Medical and scientific illustration with clarity, accuracy, and humanity
About Emily
Emily K. Bucher (née Paul) is an award-winning medical and scientific illustrator based in Hove, UK.
Her path into medical illustration began in clinical practice. After graduating from the University of Brighton with an honours degree in Midwifery in 2015, Emily worked across hospitals, clinics, and community healthcare settings. This experience developed not only a strong understanding of anatomy and medicine, but also an appreciation for the importance of communication, empathy, and patient-centred education.
Combining her clinical knowledge with a lifelong passion for art and design, Emily later trained with the Medical Artists’ Education Trust and studied graphic design at the University of the Arts London before founding Human Touch Illustration.
Today, her work spans:
A Human-Centred Approach to Science Communication
At the core of Human Touch Illustration is the belief that science and medicine should feel understandable, engaging, and visually compelling.
Emily’s clinical background brings an added layer of authenticity to her work, allowing her to approach anatomy and healthcare subjects not only with technical accuracy, but with sensitivity and human perspective.
Whether creating a detailed anatomical illustration, a surgical animation, or a licensed educational diagram, the goal remains the same; to make complex subjects clearer, more accessible, and more meaningful through visual communication.
