Learn design principles and top figure-making tips to enhance science communication. This course covers easy-to-implement design principles, tricks for optimizing information flow, effective use of color and fonts, space-saving tips, and top trends in visual science communication. The workshop teaches universally applicable design tips regardless of software choice and includes topics such as color associations, decluttering, and the use of arrows and lines. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in improving their visual communication skills in the field of science.
Design Principles 101- Top Figure-Making Tips to Boost Science Communication - Shiz Aoki and Joseph Zeppa - AAAS Annual Meeting - 2021
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Overview
Who am I
My background
Why this is important
Biorender
General Concepts
Sketching
Photoshop
Environment
Color
Color Associations
Before and After
Color Temperature
Color Contrast
Arrows and Lines
Declutter
Outro
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