Why designing good visuals is like writing a good article
Think about the last excellent paper that you read. What do you remember from it? Like most people, you probably don’t remember the exact words
July 11, 2022
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Program Tips: Helping you create better visuals – Part 2
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone for your lovely comments on my previous post about program tips! It’s encouraging to know that
May 3, 2022
Program Tips: Helping you create better visuals – Part 1
Every time I give a talk or presentation, someone asks what design program I use. “Adobe Illustrator”, I dutifully answer with a slightly sinking feeling.
April 4, 2022
Why knowing too much can be bad for communicating your science
Of all the scientific information design work I do, visually communicating my own research is the hardest by far. I never do as good a
March 1, 2022
Visual Hierarchy: How to help others navigate your graphic
My dad is terrible at telling jokes. He is the type of joker who tells the punchline straight up. Sometimes, he’ll get halfway through and
February 6, 2022
Why designing good scientific visuals matters
At the end of last year, I gave a workshop at ComSciCom RWM 2021, and an attendee said, “I usually think if [my visual] is
February 5, 2022
Welcome! And why we* need a blog on creating better visuals
Like many researchers, I want to communicate my science as clearly as possible. I have a research background in marine reserves and fish population dynamics.
February 4, 2022
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