Starting her professional life with an apprenticeship in technical drawing (mechanical engineering), Petra has a solid foundation in technical thinking. After a few years of work experience she changed careers and studied graphic design in Cologne. In the following years she gained design experience in the agency environment and in publishing houses. Following her passion, she took a deep dive into type, studying type design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Leipzig, Germany with Professor Fred Smeijers. Petra completed her postgraduate studies in arts in 2022.