Yah-Leng Yu was formally trained at the Art Institute of Boston before moving to New York City where her creative career blossomed. She has worked on some of the most interesting names including Versace, Bvlgari, Vivienne Westwood, Oscar de la Renta, Ferragamo, Frederic Fekkai. Her works have been also recognized and honored by a slew of publications and awards, namely AIGA, Brand New Awards, FPO Awards, Tokyo Type Director's Club.
In 2007, Yah-Leng moved from New York City to the tropical island of Singapore where she founded Foreign Policy Design Group. She is the Principal at the bureau with multiple roles as creative director, art director, designer, idea maker and problem solver.