Our team
We believe in collaboration to create the most impact!
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Emma Ribbens is a product and social designer whose work centers on the idea of Homo Ludens—the playful human. She combines her background in Product Design at LUCA School of Arts with studies in Child Culture Design in Sweden, bringing together design, pedagogy, and play.
Driven by the belief that play is essential to society, Emma founded Studio Ludiek as a platform for creating meaningful, playful spaces, objects, and research-driven projects. Her work explores how play can foster imagination, learning, and social connection, while creating positive impact for children and communities.
Alongside her work at Studio Ludiek, Emma is an active member of the international network Constructlab and works as a freelance designer for SmartGames and SmartMax.
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Aude Van Brandt is the driving force behind Studio Ludiek. Trained as a landscape architect and urban designer, she brings a strong spatial and contextual perspective to the studio’s work.
Alongside her design practice, Aude further specialized as a glass artist, working with stained glass at Hosanna while also developing her own independent work.
Discover her personal work here.
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Cami Laureyssens has the creative vision behind Studio Ludiek, bringing fresh perspectives to each playful intervention. Trained as a product designer at LUCA School of Arts, she has a strong understanding of the making process and material exploration. Her work combines conceptual thinking with hands-on craftsmanship, enriching Studio Ludiek’s playful and experimental approach.
Discover her personal work here.
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Jeanne Ribbens is the eternal playmaker within Studio Ludiek. A highly talented illustrator and visual storyteller, she brings stories to life through images, while also developing new playful concepts as a designer.
Jeanne holds a Master’s degree in Graphic Design with a focus on Graphic Storytelling, as well as a Professional Bachelor specializing in storyboard and illustration.
Alongside her work at Studio Ludiek, she works as an illustrator for SmartGames.
Discover her personal work here.
