Diverse Illustrations of women in politics, Elect Her CIC

What I did: client discussions, drawing sketches, feedback, creating final artworks delivered as PNGs.

What the client needed

Earlier this year I was approached by the wonderful Rosie from Elect Her CIC to create illustrations for their Scottish Parliament take-over event in June 2023. They were looking for non-partisan illustrations which represented the diverse women around the UK who are politically active. The artworks would be used for the event and beyond as part of Elect Her branding.

*The graphics design of the pull-up banners was by the wonderful Michaela Pointon. It has come together really nicely! Thank you Michaela.

My part of the project

For this project, I started with a client conversation with Rosie from Elect Her. We developed a brief which give them the outcomes they needed with their available budget. We agreed on a style and Rosie gave me insight into the life of a woman in politics which I could develop into sketches. The project would include drawings of 20 diverse women working in politics doing activities such as activism, leafletting, speaking & hosting and swearing-in.

Once we agreed on the sketches and made tweaks to make them all fit, I illustrated the final drawings.

It was also extremely exciting to see my illustrations dotted around the Scottish Parliament.

Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC
Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC
Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC

“Throughout our time working together, Ida was so lovely, understanding and a pleasure to work with.”

Rosie Trevill, Community & Communications Coordinator, Elect Her

Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC
Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC
Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC
Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC
Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC

“We were so pleased with the outcome, and felt that Ida really understood our vision and captured it in such beautiful detail.”

Rosie Trevill, Community & Communications Coordinator, Elect Her

Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC
Illustrations by Ida Henrich of diverse women in politics doing activities such as activism, leafleting, hostings, public speaking and talking to constituents for Elect Her CIC