What Is A Medical Illustrator?
If you’ve ever leafed through a biology textbook or studied the posters in your doctor’s office, you’ve likely been admiring the work of a medical illustrator. These skilled artists specialize in creating images that communicate scientific information—in other words, medical illustration. What is medical illustration? Some subjects are almost impossible to communicate using only words. […]
World Microbiome Day Celebrated in a Nature Journal Cover
June 27th is World Microbiome Day, in recognition of all of the microscopic organisms that live in and around us. In 2019, Nature journal showcased the results of the Integrative Human Microbiome Project, which explored the link between humans, our microbiome and our health. The Human Microbiome Project spanned 10 years and resulted in a […]
Enhancing Science and Health Communication with Information Design
Accurate, engaging, and effective science & health communication is of the utmost importance, especially with the rise of mis- and disinformation. Scientifically accurate information can oftentimes be inaccessible to general audiences. Pairing complex data with engaging visuals and employing effective communication techniques can transform esoteric statistics and figures into accessible insights. This process is known […]
Communication Barriers in Healthcare
Quality healthcare is rooted in clear communication. One aspect is effective patient education which seeks to empower patients and their caregivers. Done well, patient education materials can enable self-advocacy, boost medication adherence, and encourage preventive behaviour. Patients can understand their diagnosis and participate more fully in decision-making around their treatment plans. Visual communication is an […]
Emerging Interactive Trends
We asked our multidisciplinary team of designers, developers, content experts, and account leads what made their list of emerging interactive trends for 2025. Not surprisingly, it included data visualization and interactive infographics trends, along with some emerging trends in software. Here is some of what we’re looking forward to: 1. Extended reality The Trend: Extended […]
