ILLUSTRATOR, DESIGNER & CREATIVE

Illustration and design that brings stories to life.

I'm Rachel, illustrator, designer and author. I work with brands, publishers and creative teams on visual identities, packaging, picture books and campaigns. All made from scratch, none of it generic.

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WHAT I DO

Three ways I can help.

Illustration

Custom illustration shaped by audience, context and purpose, helping stories, brands and spaces feel distinctive and memorable.

Picture books • Branding • Packaging • Editorial • Book covers • Games • Signage • Murals • Character design

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Art direction + design

I work with agencies, brands and organisations to help define art direction and bring ideas to life across print, digital and environmental design.

Art direction • Visual identity • Campaign design • Digital and print collateral • Packaging • Infographics • Signage

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Illustrated Books

I collaborate with publishers and organisations on illustration-led books, from initial storyboard through to prepress and final files.

Book covers • Illustration • Book design and layout • Typography • Storyboarding • Prepress preparation

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SEE WHAT’S POSSIBLE

Selected projects

The Taste of Tasmania

Port Arthur Historic Site — Deck of Cards

Snack Witch Branding

Folks I have worked with

ABC Open • Affirm Press • Australian Wooden Boat Festival • Before Creative • Coles Local • CSIRO Publishing • Dexus • Five Mile Publishing • Futago • Goodlife Permaculture • Hobart City Council • James Boag’s • Libraries Tasmania • MACq 01 Hotel • Manufacturing Skills Queensland • MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) • Multicultural Council of Tasmania • Pagan Cider • PAHSMA (Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority) • Primary Health Tasmania • Queensland Parliament • Queensland Rail • Queensland Teachers’ Union • Red Jelly • Rowland • State Library of Queensland • Tasmanian Government • TasWater • Terrapin Puppet Theatre • The Bob Brown Foundation • The Design Depot • The Splendid Gin • The Taste of Tasmania • The Wilderness Society • University of Queensland Press • University of Tasmania • Willie Smith’s Cider • and more.

I've had the pleasure of working with Rachel for about three years, and she's genuinely one of the most talented designers and illustrators I know. Her passion for the creative process and understanding of visual communication really shine through in everything she does. What impresses me most is how she handled our brand rebrand. She created thoughtful, beautifully crafted illustrations where every piece had a story behind it—not just standing alone, but connecting to the bigger vision. That's what sets her apart. Working with her is inspiring. She has a real gift for taking a brief and turning it into scroll-stopping work, whether it's digital or print. She brings both creativity and intention to every project, and you can see it in the final product. If you're looking for a designer and illustrator who actually understands the power of visual communication and delivers work that matters, I'd absolutely recommend working with her.

Dulce, Marketing Campaigns Manager | Five Good Friends
Rachel Tribout is an exceptional creative professional. As both a highly skilled illustrator and graphic designer, she brings concepts to life with stunning originality and technical precision. Her innovative approach consistently pushes creative boundaries while delivering strategic results. Rachel has successfully art directed multiple marketing campaigns that exceeded objectives, demonstrating her ability to translate business goals into compelling visual narratives. As a project manager, she navigates complex timelines with remarkable efficiency and composure. As a design team lead she fosters a collaborative environment where creativity thrives and has been an invaluable mentor to junior designers, sharing her expertise with genuine generosity. Rachel is that rare professional who combines art with business acumen and leadership ability. She would be an invaluable asset to any organisation.

— Michelle, Design Lead at The Lookout Way
“Rachel Tribout’s illustrations for One Remarkable Reef transport young readers into another world. Her flair for visual storytelling and keen sense of design beautifully complement Kellie Byrnes’ text to create a delightfully engaging book about the creatures of the Great Barrier Reef. Rachel’s also a delight to work with – we had extremely tight deadlines for this project, but Rachel was so easy to communicate with and always delivered on time and to the highest standard. She’s a consummate professional, but she also brings such joy and enthusiasm to the process.”

— Jackie Ryan
“I’ve had the pleasure of working on several large festival projects with Rachel as the designer. She works so quickly, with such high quality and great attention to detail. She’s always happy to chat about concepts and how to get the right feeling of an event captured in her beautiful illustrations. Nothing is too hard, and her professional swift responses to questions makes her one of the easiest designers I’ve worked with. I look forward to working with her more in the future.”

— Kat, Event Coordinator at The Taste of Tasmania
“Extinct in the wild on mainland Australia, Tasmania is now the only stronghold for eastern barred bandicoots in the world. But with increasing urbanisation comes increasing threats, and the City of Hobart needed an illustrator who could capture the spirit of these endearing creatures in an urban/bushland environment to help inspire people to become guardians of Hobart’s bandicoots. We turned to Rachel Tribout for help and she delivered more than we could hope for. Her illustrations are the perfect depiction of place and sanctuary.”

— John, Communications Coordinator at City of Hobart
“Whether it’s designing educational artwork for giant billboards, brochures or inspirational posters, Rachel has been a deadset pro in bringing my dreams to life and is always an absolute pleasure to work with.”

— Hannah, Owner at Goodlife Permaculture

A BIT ABOUT ME

French-born. Brisbane-based.

I'm an illustrator and graphic designer based in Brisbane. After 15 years in Hobart, I still work closely with clients there alongside organisations across Australia and occasionally beyond.

With more than 15 years of experience, I combine illustration, design and storytelling to help brands and organisations communicate. My work spans campaigns, children's books and illustration-led brand identities.

I work closely with clients from early concept through to final delivery, with an eye on the details and the bigger picture.

The extended version

Illustration and design that brings stories to life.

Three ways I can help.

Illustration

Art direction + design

Illustrated Books

Selected projects

The Taste of Tasmania

Port Arthur Historic Site — Deck of Cards

Snack Witch Branding

Folks I have worked with

“Whether it’s designing educational artwork for giant billboards, brochures or inspirational posters, Rachel has been a deadset pro in bringing my dreams to life and is always an absolute pleasure to work with.”

French-born. Brisbane-based.