Hej! I'm Ida Hay [ee-dah hey] — the visual artist, illustrator, designer, 2D animator, and muralist behind Ida Hay Art. I create with a passion for bold, maximalist designs infused with colour, mysticism, and storytelling. I’m a multidisciplinary design witch — equal parts boss priestess and playful rule-breaker — shaping bold, eclectic, character-filled visuals for trailblazing brands, artists, and rebels. My work blends handcrafted artistry, expressive storytelling, and striking contrast, with a deep respect for creativity, authenticity, fearless expression, and transformation.…

Ida Hay

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Hej! I'm Ida Hay [ee-dah hey] — the visual artist, illustrator, designer, 2D animator, and muralist behind Ida Hay Art. I create with a passion for bold, maximalist designs infused with colour, mysticism, and storytelling. I’m a multidisciplinary design witch — equal parts boss priestess and playful rule-breaker — shaping bold, eclectic, character-filled visuals for trailblazing brands, artists, and rebels. My work blends handcrafted artistry, expressive storytelling, and striking contrast, with a deep respect for creativity, authenticity, fearless expression, and transformation.…

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Hej! I’m Ida Hay [ee-dah hey] — the visual artist, illustrator, designer, 2D animator, and muralist behind Ida Hay Art. I create with a passion for bold, maximalist designs infused with colour, mysticism, and storytelling.

I’m a multidisciplinary design witch — equal parts boss priestess and playful rule-breaker — shaping bold, eclectic, character-filled visuals for trailblazing brands, artists, and rebels. My work blends handcrafted artistry, expressive storytelling, and striking contrast, with a deep respect for creativity, authenticity, fearless expression, and transformation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Norwegian Bokmål
Fluent
Scottish Gaelic; Gaelic
Beginner
Danish
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Latin
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Visual Designer, Illustrator & 2D Animator at 123Dentist
September 14, 2024 - Present
Interpreter at Kelly Services
December 30, 2022 - December 30, 2023
Provided interpretion services for clients; bridged communication between speakers; maintained accurate translation and cultural sensitivity across diverse settings.
Tutor & Teacher’s Assistant at LaSalle College Vancouver
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Assisted faculty with student support, tutored design students, helped prepare instructional materials.
Museum Hostess at The National Museum of Natural History, Sweden
December 30, 2014 - December 30, 2015
Greeted visitors, assisted with exhibitions, provided information, ensured a positive visitor experience.
Store Manager at Kawaii.se
December 30, 2012 - December 30, 2013
Managed store operations, inventory, and customer service; led sales and visual merchandising.
Visual Designer, Artist, Muralist, Illustrator & 2D Animator at Ida Hay Art
January 1, 2008 - Present
Self-Employed Freelancer

Education

Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design at LaSalle College Vancouver
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Printmaking at College of Printmaking
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Graphic Design & Illustration at Nyckelviksskolan
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Art & Design at Fridhems Folkhögskola
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year, Branding Queens (illustrated)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Outstanding Achievement Award, LaSalle College Vancouver
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Best of Show, LaSalle College Vancouver
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Scholarship for Hom Sweet Hom's Online Education
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
President's Honor Roll, LaSalle College Vancouver
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods
    Rodeo — Illustrated Poster
    A custom poster for the Southridge Dental clinic's giveaway event, with illustrations and handlettering complimenting the theme of Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair to which you could win tickets — but in the clinic's brand colours. Created in Procreate mainly, as well as Photoshop and Canva. See this link for more versions: https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner illustrator poster posterdesign posterillustration posterillustrator illustration designer visualdesigner posterdesigner…
    Branding Queens — Editorial Portrait Illustrations
    Winner in the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards 2022. See the whole project here: https://www.twine.net/signin A commission to illustrate 20 women for the award-winning book Branding Queens by Kim D. Rozdeba. All the portraits are made by hand with ink brush pens and fineliners, before being edited digitally with added watercolour elements. What the author said about my work: “My beta readers’ feedback was that I had a best seller book. They loved the twenty incredible stories of some of the most famous women entrepreneurs in the world. The only thing missing was an image of these branding mavens. So how was I going to acquire twenty images of women across three centuries? That’s when Ida Hay came to my rescue. She embraced this project with enthusiasm that matched her incredible talent to bring these women to life. I hope my words match her artistry.” — D. Rozdeba, Author illustrator illustration editorialillustration bookillustration portrait portraitillustration illustratedportrait editorialillustrator bookillustrator…
    Field Of Potential — Logo & Branding Design
    This is not your usual astrology business! See this project in full here: https://www.twine.net/signin Field of Potential is an astrology, healing and coaching business with 30+ years of experience — all without any sort of branding, until now! This project was a tight collaboration with the client during the planning and sketch phase, which then resulted in complete trust and freedom from the client's side. Some of the first things that were decided upon were the colours. The client wished to stay away from the stereotypical purples, blues and pinks which are so commonly used for similar spiritual branding. Instead, the client wished for grounded colours like gold, sage green, warm white and a deep, dark red. This colour palette painted a clear direction for the rest of the branding. Additionally, when the client was asked about the company's tone of voice, some of the words that came to mind were: down-to-earth; fun in the search for self; heartfelt; discerning and honest. Simple, clean and minimalist were of the utmost importance to the client while also staying true to their core, "earthy feeling". branding logo graphicdesigner designer illustrator illustration brandingdesign logodesign…
    123Dentist — Flagship Website Illustrations
    Over 60 custom illustrations for the redesign of 123Dentist's flagship website, with the intent to give the brand a more personable, approachable and human touch. See the complete set of illustrations here: https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator illustration branding…
    The Menagerie of Outcasts — Packaging Design & Concept
    Please follow this link to see the project in full including process, concept, and the complete series of designs: https://www.twine.net/signin Presenting The Menagerie of Outcasts, a limited edition fall beer collection brewed and presented by the Three Devils Brewing Collective! It is an eclectic collection of beers for the unique individual which includes six bottled beers in two alternative designs, plus one extra special edition canned beer. “The Menagerie” is a series of anthropomorphized characters, each with their own pop culture (or otherwise) reference. The seven conceptual beers are all based on a more or less infamous animal: A raven, a snake, a moth, a hare, a wolf, a goat and a bat, all unapologetically different — a theme reflected throughout the whole concept. Each beer label is designed with a combination of concept development, character design, illustration, hand lettering, custom duo-tone colour palettes and typesetting. The Three Devils Brewing Collective’s company logo is hand-drawn and lettered to resemble old woodcut prints. The bottle designs each carry a matching neck label showcasing the company logo on the front. Each and every label has its own unique die-cut, an example of this can be seen on the beer can design by the polished aluminum peaking through. logo graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer concept packaging packagingdesign lettering typography illustration logodesign branddesign branddesigner packagingdesigner…
    Downtown Dental Seasons — Illustrated Poster Series
    A playful, year-long series of illustrated posters created to bring seasonal energy into a dental space. Each design uses bold colours and custom hand-lettering to catch the eye and feel welcoming rather than clinical. Illustrated in Procreate and finished with added graphic details in Canva, the posters were designed to feel friendly, human, and a little joyful—one for each season of the year. See the rest of the seasonal posters here: https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner illustrator designer visualdesigner poster posterdesign posterillustration posterillustrator illustration…