Turn ideas into illustrations. Tell stories people remember.
At Illuscribe, we use the power of visual storytelling to make complex ideas accessible, memorable, and meaningful. Whether you’re communicating research findings, sharing a community voice, or explaining a new initiative, we create hand-drawn illustrations that bring clarity, warmth, and visual impact to your message.
What Is Visual Storytelling?
Visual storytelling is the art of using images, icons, and narrative structure to communicate ideas clearly and creatively. We translate your message into a sequence of illustrations—either as a single image or as a series—designed to guide your audience through your story in a way that’s both informative and emotionally engaging.
From explainer visuals to illustrated reports, posters, comics, and social media graphics, we tailor each piece to reflect your tone, values, and purpose.
Why Use Illustrated Communication?
People are drawn to pictures—literally. Visual storytelling helps organisations communicate in ways that are inclusive, engaging, and effective. It's especially powerful for audiences who are short on time, processing lots of information, or who benefit from accessible and visual formats.
Visual storytelling is ideal for:
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Breaking down complex or abstract ideas
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Highlighting community voices and lived experience
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Sharing case studies or timelines
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Creating toolkits, reports, and educational materials
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Engaging an audience emotionally as well as cognitively
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Amplifying campaigns on social media
We make sure every drawing earns its place—bringing meaning, not just decoration.
What We Offer
Our visual storytelling services are flexible and collaborative. Options include:
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One-page visual summaries that distil key messages into a single image
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Sequential illustrations that tell a story across panels or slides (comic-style or infographic-inspired)
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Illustrated explainers for websites, reports, or toolkits
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Custom illustrations for social media, presentations, or funding bids
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Storyboards or visual timelines for projects or community histories
We can work from transcripts, recordings, interview data, or collaborate live during workshops to co-create visuals with your team or community.
Who We Work With
Illuscribe supports changemakers of all kinds—including:
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Charities and non-profits
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Community organisations and grassroots groups
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Academic researchers and educators
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Public sector teams and healthcare providers
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Creative and cultural initiatives
We’re passionate about helping people tell their stories—especially those underrepresented in mainstream narratives.
Illustrated storytelling, visual explainer, creative communication, infographic illustration, narrative visuals, storytelling graphics, visual narratives, hand-drawn communication, comic-style illustrations, visual engagement tools.






Essential
A clear, engaging snapshot of your story – co-created with the community.
Perfect for: Small community groups, grassroots initiatives, or one-off events wanting to capture their message visually with shared ownership.
Includes:
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1-hour online or in-person micro-workshop
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Light, creative session to gather ideas, quotes, or imagery
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Initial 30-min briefing with the commissioning organisation

Enhanced
More voices, more visuals, more depth
Perfect for: Community orgs, charities, or social enterprises working on a campaign or project with a narrative to tell.
Includes:
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2–3 illustrated panels (e.g. storyboard, zine, or timeline)
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1.5–2hr participatory visual storytelling workshop (in person or online)
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Drawing warm-ups, rapid fire portraits, group storytelling prompts & quote-gathering
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1hr briefing or follow-up with key staff
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2 rounds of feedback

Premium
The full story. Immersive, collaborative and informative
Perfect for: Organisations documenting a full project or campaign, especially those with rich stories to tell from diverse contributors.
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5–6 fully illustrated story pages, journey map, or zine
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Co-designed with participants through a half-day visual storytelling workshop
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Interactive, inclusive, and creative: can include drawing games, story mapping, and memory-sharing
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Voice-gathering from up to 5 contributors
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Tailored visual storytelling style (e.g. fun, formal, poetic)
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Deliverables in digital, print-ready, and accessible formats
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Optional add-ons: animation, printed zines, exhibition prints, or a talkback event
Visual Storytelling
Examples
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B-Arts
ArtsHill Community Identity
Workshops and visual identity development

The Hub@ST6
Community Mural Design
Based on community workshop event

Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Guru Nanak Gurdwara Story for Living Heritage City app
Community workshop, unstructured interviews, rapid portraiture, community research and story curating