Nicolette Tennant

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Creating engaging, accessible visual experiences that turn ideas into understanding and conversations into action.

About

Creating engaging, accessible visual experiences that turn ideas into understanding and conversations into action.

I am an illustrator, designer, and visual storyteller who helps people learn, connect, and grow through creative communication. My work spans children’s books, educational resources, career development tools, publications, and live graphic recording, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging, and meaningful visual experiences.

I partner with authors, organisations, and communities to create resources that inform, inspire, and empower. Combining warmth, clarity, and human-centred design, I use illustration and visual storytelling to make ideas more accessible, memorable, and impactful.

Whether supporting organisational change, visualising strategy, developing learning resources, or illustrating stories, I create visual experiences that foster understanding, connection, and action.

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • DutchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Education
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

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Projects · 11

A career development workbook designed to help people explore their strengths, develop their capabilities, and create pathways to meaningful and rewarding work. Created to support self-discovery, learning, and future planning, the resource uses engaging visual storytelling to make career exploration accessible and empowering. I was responsible for the illustration, layout design, and overall visual development of the workbook.
[EVAspark](https://www.twine.net/signin

Ignite Playbook
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Character Designer
  • +3

A values-driven career workbook designed to empower people living with disability to explore their strengths and create pathways to meaningful employment. I was responsible for the illustration, visual storytelling, and page design throughout the publication.
[GoodSammy](https://www.twine.net/signin

Journey Journal Workbook
  • Concept Visualizer
  • Illustrator
  • Instructional Designer

Commissioned by a property owner who wanted a map of their farm illustrated in the style of a classic Tolkien-inspired fantasy map. Using real-world geographic reference data, I created a hand-drawn cartographic illustration that balances an evocative historical aesthetic with accurate spatial relationships and GPS-based positioning.
The project required interpreting landscape features, landmarks, roads, and property boundaries, then transforming them into a cohesive visual narrative while maintaining geographic accuracy. The result demonstrates my ability to create maps that are both visually engaging and functional, combining cartographic illustration, information design, and attention to detail.
[Farm Map](https://www.twine.net/signin

Tolkien-Inspired Farm Map
  • Illustrator
  • Vector Illustrator

A hand-drawn visualisation developed to communicate the vision, purpose, and intended outcomes of a digital transformation program. Created to help stakeholders understand the broader context and strategic intent behind the initiative, the illustration transformed complex information into an engaging and accessible visual journey. I developed the visual concept, illustration, and storytelling framework, using a hand-drawn style to create a more relatable and memorable communication tool.
[RAC](https://www.twine.net/signin

Transformation Program Visualisation
  • Concept Visualizer
  • Illustrator

A series of draft illustrations and character concepts created to communicate the purpose and long-term vision of a transformation program. Designed for stakeholders and program teams, the visual journey translated complex strategic information into an accessible narrative that remained relevant as activities and milestones evolved. I reviewed and synthesised extensive program documentation, then developed the visual concepts, characters, and storytelling approach to communicate the program’s intent and strategic alignment.
[StJohn](https://www.twine.net/signin

Visualising Strategic Change
  • Character Designer
  • Concept Visualizer
  • Illustrator

A hand-drawn graphic recording created live during the launch of an online community app, featuring a custom character developed specifically to reflect the platform’s identity and values.
[Kamunity](https://www.twine.net/signin

Kamunity Graphic Recording
  • Concept Visualizer
  • Illustrator

A series of illustrated e-books designed to help children explore their interests, aspirations, and future career possibilities. Created to spark meaningful conversations and encourage positive future thinking, the resources use engaging visual storytelling to make career exploration accessible, relatable, and inspiring. I was responsible for the illustration and visual storytelling elements throughout the series.
[LittleRipples](https://www.twine.net/signin

Little Ripples Educational E-book Series
  • Children’s Book Illustrator

A custom character developed for an online community platform to embody its identity, values, and sense of belonging. Created to foster connection and engagement, the character provided a friendly and recognisable visual ambassador for the community across launch materials and communications. I was responsible for the character concept, design, illustration, and visual development.
[Kamunity](https://www.twine.net/signin

Kamunity Character Design
  • Character Designer
  • Illustrator

A journal designed to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis in monitoring their health, recognising patterns in their symptoms, and facilitating productive conversations with healthcare providers. Through thoughtful design and visual storytelling, the resource encourages reflection, self-awareness, and proactive health management. I created the illustrations, cover design, and page layouts throughout the publication.
[MSjournal](https://www.twine.net/signin

MS Companion Journal
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator

A children’s picture book designed to support young readers in exploring themes of self-discovery, confidence, and belonging. Created to encourage meaningful conversations about finding one’s place in the world, the story uses engaging visual storytelling to connect with children and families. I was responsible for the character design and illustrations throughout the publication.
[Yellow Boots](https://www.twine.net/signin

The Little Yellow Boots | Children's Book Illustration
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator

A whiteboard animation developed as a learning resource for an online training course. Created to enhance participant engagement and understanding, the video uses visual storytelling to transform complex information into an accessible and memorable learning experience. The illustration style was developed in collaboration with the client to align with their brand identity and create a distinctive visual language for the course. I was responsible for the character design, illustration, animation, and overall visual development of the video.

Explainer Video
  • 2D Animator
  • Video Editor

Work experience· 4 roles

Journey Program Manager · Good Sammy EnterprisesMay 2021 – Nov 2021 · 7 mos

Led the design and delivery of Academy programs creating inclusive pathways to meaningful employment for individuals living with disability. Managed a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful program execution and participant outcomes. Key achievements included a values-based career workbook and the launch of Good Sammy Academy programs, with frameworks that improved participant engagement and streamlined delivery.

Freelance Graphic Narrator / Illustrator / Graphic Scribe / Whiteboard Animator · Nickiy Tennant Graphic Narration (Global)Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

Facilitating collaboration and learning by transforming ideas into compelling images and sketches that help people understand complex issues and communicate effectively. I translate complex concepts into visuals, summarise vast information through visual thinking, and create explainer visuals and live hand-drawn illustrations for workshops, strategy sessions, and sprints. I design visuals that enable teams to communicate succinctly and foster alignment, plus I develop and lead Visual Thinking courses and graphic facilitation training.

Practice, Product and Knowledge Specialist - APAC · JMJ Associates (Perth, WA)Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Product design and development; process mapping and development; data visualization; graphic illustration for organisational development and cultural interventions. Responsible for capturing and codifying best practices and new product enhancements, and designing business processes for enabling innovation and global collaboration. Key contributions included launching a global innovation process, managing the implementation of core products, and developing knowledge-sharing processes.

Development and Implementation Specialist · JMJ Associates (Perth, WA)Feb 2012 – Jan 2015 · 3 yrs

Education· 6

Rockstar Scribe Visual Facilitation Course · Alphachimp University2014 – 2015
Advanced Access Training Course · UK2008
Practical and Professional Skills for Marketing and BD Assistants · PM Forum (UK)2007
Dutch Language Course (Level 1 States Exam) · Nova College (Netherlands)2001 – 2002

Certifications and awards

Rockstar Scribe Visual Facilitation Course2014 – 2015
Advanced Access Training Course2008
Practical and Professional Skills for Marketing and BD Assistants2007
Dutch Language Course (Level 1 States Exam)2001 – 2002

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