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Training

Clear visuals don't just look better, they improve understanding, evaluation, and impact. 

(Learning & workshops)

We provide training programs focused on scientific visual communication, designed for researchers, students, and science-based institutions.

Our talks and hands-on workshops help participants understand how to translate complex scientific concepts into visuals that support clarity, reduce revision cycles, and strengthen research communication across audiences.

Topics typically include:

  • Visual thinking for scientific storytelling

  • Graphical abstracts as communication tools (not decoration)

  • Designing clear and reviewer-friendly figures

  • Visual hierarchy, color, and layout in scientific contexts

  • Practical workflows in Adobe Illustrator for scientific figures

Talks & Lectures

Visual Communication for Science

 This talk introduces the principles of visual communication applied to scientific contexts, focusing on how visual structure influences comprehension, interpretation, and decision-making.

After this talk, participants will:

  • Understand how visual hierarchy, layout, and simplification affect how scientific information is read and evaluated.

  • Learn to identify common visual issues in scientific figures and presentations that reduce clarity or mislead interpretation.

  • Gain criteria to assess when a figure is effectively communicating a message — and when it is not.

  • Develop a visual mindset applicable to papers, presentations, and educational materials, even without advanced design tools.

Ideal for researchers, students, and institutions seeking to improve how their science is visually structured before moving into production.

How Visuals Impact Understanding, Visibility, and Funding

This lecture focuses on the strategic role of visuals in scientific careers and institutions, beyond aesthetics.

After this talk, participants will:

  • Understand how figures and visual narratives influence peer review, grant evaluation, and audience engagement.

  • Learn how clear visuals can reduce revision cycles and improve communication with collaborators, reviewers, and stakeholders.

  • Recognize the role of visuals in increasing research visibility, dissemination, and long-term impact.

  • Gain tools to align visual communication with the goals of publications, funding proposals, and institutional outreach.

Designed for PIs, research leaders, and institutions interested in strengthening the visibility and impact of their scientific output.

Hands-on Workshops

Graphical Abstract Design

A practical workshop focused on designing graphical abstracts as communication tools, not decorative summaries.

After this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn how to translate complex research questions into clear visual narratives.

  • Develop structured approaches to decide what information belongs in a graphical abstract — and what does not.

  • Create graphical abstracts that support clarity, journal requirements, and reviewer expectations.

  • Apply visual storytelling principles that can be transferred to figures, posters, and presentations.

Participants will work with real examples and leave with a framework they can apply to future publications.

Scientific Graphic Design

This workshop focuses on the design principles that underpin effective scientific figures, diagrams, and visual systems.

After this workshop, participants will:

  • Understand how color, typography, spacing, and layout affect scientific interpretation.

  • Learn to design figures that are consistent, readable, and adaptable across different formats.

  • Develop strategies to organize complex visual information without overwhelming the reader.

  • Improve the overall coherence and professionalism of figures used in publications and presentations.

Suitable for researchers who already produce figures and want to elevate their clarity and visual consistency.

Adobe Illustrator for Scientists

A hands-on technical workshop designed to help scientists work efficiently with Adobe Illustrator for scientific figure production.

After this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn practical Illustrator workflows specifically adapted to scientific figure creation.

  • Gain control over vector graphics, layers, color management, and export settings for journals.

  • Improve efficiency in editing, updating, and reusing figures across different projects.

  • Reduce dependency on trial-and-error workflows by adopting structured, reproducible design practices.

No prior design background required. The focus is on practical scientific use.

Data visualization 

Data Graphics Design Using R

A specialized workshop focused on designing clear, interpretable, and publication-ready data visualizations using R.

After this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn how to transform complex datasets into clear and meaningful visual representations.

  • Understand principles of visual perception and how they apply to scientific data graphics.

  • Design plots that support interpretation, comparison, and storytelling — not just data display.

  • Improve the quality, consistency, and communicative power of figures used in papers, reports, and presentations.

Ideal for researchers working with quantitative data who want their figures to communicate insight, not just results.

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Let's work together to transform complex scientific ideas into clear and effective visual communication.

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