About

He who dares, wins.

Portrait of Sam Lepley
Sam Lepley — South of the Netherlands

I’ve been drawn to design for as long as I can remember — first with LEGO, and later through building real projects as a construction company manager.

In South Africa, I realised we were spending unnecessary time and money outsourcing floor plans. I was the middleman, coordinating architects for drawings I knew I could learn to produce myself. So I did — bringing CAD drawings in-house, reducing costs for clients, and improving our tender success rate.

That’s when I caught the “CAD bug”. What started as a practical solution became a passion — because CAD sits perfectly at the crossroads of two things I love: technology and understanding how things are built.

I made the decision to start over in Europe, even without qualifications or industry experience. I sold everything I had and enrolled in a hospitality design school in Switzerland.

Five years later, I’m living in the south of the Netherlands, pursuing my vocation and building a career — and a life — that feels genuinely mine.

My skills

3D Rendering

High-quality, photorealistic 3D renders as well as 360° panoramic views, created with various 3D modelling software and render engines.

2D / 3D Floor Plans

Simple and clear bird’s-eye-view floor plans as well as technical drawings and elevations.

Product Animations

From a virtual 3D product to basic product animations.

References

“He seized the tasks that were put before him … bringing new services to the company such as 2D and 3D CAD drawings and designs, which have improved communication and understanding of certain contracts tremendously. … I believe he would be an asset to any organisation who employs him.”

Employer’s reference — Fixed Cost Property Maintenance (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg

“I was simply blown away by the workload that Mr Lepley was able to handle yet remaining perfectly pleasant. … We were kept well informed throughout and felt extremely valued. … I really struggle to think of when I’ve enjoyed such a fine example of excellence.”

Corporate guest, in a letter to the General Manager — Sheraton Heathrow, London