⨯ Educating, playful editorial illustrations filled with ease and humour for In The Deep Swim School ⨯

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Educating, playful editorial illustrations filled with ease and humour for In The Deep Swim School

Cold water swimming in ice bath Dreamy pastel scene of swimmers amongst ice cubes, introducing people to the magic of cold-water immersion Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Playful germs with expressive faces floating in water, used to teach kids about hygiene and pool behaviour. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Illustration of a large pink coffee cup filled with dark liquid, with tiny swimmers floating inside and one person sitting on the rim, blending café culture with playful water imagery. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Illustration of three surfers falling from their boards in mid-wipeout, set against pale aqua water with textured swirls. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Imaginary “lollies” under your chin to explain correct head position in the water. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Colourful editorial illustration of a child leaning into a big pink flower, symbolising healthy breathing, relaxation and kids’ wellbeing. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Editorial illustration of a seal swimming beneath rough, choppy waves, revealing the calm and magic under the surface despite the stormy day above. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Animated illustration of a swimmer with bright pink hair performing a slow underwater somersault, surrounded by small fish and gentle pool waves. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Editorial illustration of a red book titled “World’s Best Dad Jokes,” symbolising humour, play and fun learning moments. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Playful bubbles and water flowing through a heart showing how swimming supports healthy circulation. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Illustration of human lungs in soft pink tones, with green leaves growing along the branches and water droplets floating around, symbolising breath, health and expansion. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

A bright, smiley map-style illustration showing how swimming boosts mood and happiness. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Bright, wiggly patterns and a simple character demonstrating how the body remembers swimming movements. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Colourful editorial illustration of two kids running through the surf while their dad splashes behind them, showing playful family time at the beach. Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

Soft, purple-toned artwork of people swimming at dusk to capture the calm joy of water. Swimming Eastern suburbs sydney Editorial Illustration by Nat Carroll

These illustrations were created for In The Deep Swim School as part of their educational campaigns — a gentle way to help families understand the magic happening beneath the surface. Part of their seasonal themes — tiny visual stories were designed to help parents feel informed and kids feel seen. Each term we chose a topic and translated it into something playful: underwater worlds, wriggly muscle memory, cold-water magic, even germs with personalities. The aim was simple — make learning feel more easeful. Using bright colour, soft texture and a sprinkle of humour, these pieces helped the swim school educate their community in a way that felt calm, contemporary and joyfully on-brand… and welcomed new families who instantly recognised themselves in the vibe.

client
In The Deep

discipline
editorial illustration

year
2022–2024

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