CAREER BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS
You Can Make It
Introducing “You Can Make It!” – an inspiring career book showcasing 15 remarkable Queensland women breaking barriers in manufacturing.
This resource is for primary school students in years 3-6 across Queensland, challenging outdated perceptions of manufacturing careers. From building supersonic aircraft to creating intricate electronics, these diverse role models demonstrate the creative, technological, and exciting opportunities available in modern manufacturing.
This initiative aims to spark curiosity in young minds before gender stereotypes take hold, inspiring the next generation of innovators and helping build an inclusive manufacturing workforce for Queensland’s future.
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Client
Rowland for MSQ (Manufacturing Skills Queensland)
Project
Career book for children
Creative Direction & graphic design
Rowland
Illustration system & graphic novel
Rachel Tribout
Category
Illustration System • Character Design• Hero illustrations • Spot illustrations • Icons • Graphic Novel
Creative direction
The illustration system needed to feel bold, friendly and accessible to young readers, while working alongside real photography of the featured women.
Six original characters were developed to represent different archetypes that kids could identify with, each paired with a custom icon that captures their area of manufacturing. The characters bring energy and personality to the book, giving young readers someone to connect with before gender stereotypes have a chance to take hold.
Supporting spot illustrations were created throughout to complement the photographic pages, adding warmth and visual variety while keeping the tone consistently upbeat and engaging.
Deliverables Character design, icon design, spot illustrations, comic strip sequences and supporting page illustrations.