Ten Ways to Use Your Science Visuals
How to get the most out of your investment in original science graphics
We’ve spoken before about the value of science visuals, particularly when you hire a professional science communicator. However, crafting a custom science graphic IS an investment.
We’d argue that even if you’re in need of one clear scientific image, investing in professional science visuals is worth it with the significant increase in understanding and attention that visuals garner. Yet, there are so many ways to use visuals across different media types to maximize their value. Whether you’re a university scientist or a tech company engineer, here are some ideas to make the most of your visuals.
Here are ten ways to make better use of your science visuals:
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Social media – Posts
Celebrate your publications and get more people looking at your results. Use science visuals in your social media posts to highlight new publications and engage your audience.- Social media headers
Enhance your social media profile with custom headers that reflect your research focus and science brand. - Publications – Magazine/Cover art
Capture readers’ attention with cover art that visualizes your company’s mission. Submit cover art for journals to gain the attention your research deserves. - Review article features
Make your review articles stand out with graphics that summarize complex concepts with visual clarity. - Website header images
Make an impact with your viewers and use science visuals as header images on your website. Incorporate these images into your web design for a cohesive, customized look to make you stand out. - Website explanatory graphics
Improve understanding of scientific concepts by incorporating clear and informative graphics on your website.
Social media – Posts
- Grant proposals
Strengthen your grant proposals with visuals that effectively communicate research goals to ensure reviewers understand the significance of your research. - Slide deck cover slide
Start your presentations with an intro slide that grabs your audience’s attention! A powerful visual sets the tone for your presentation and makes a great first impression with your audience. - Presentation design elements
Make your slide deck stand out with uniquely designed slides. Incorporating scientific visual elements throughout your presentation can drive home your message. - Conference posters and flyers
Attract poster viewers and boost engagement at conferences with well designed posters using science visuals. Using an impactful graphic as the header image in posters or flyer handouts is one easy way to incorporate your custom science visuals in these designs.
Science Visuals Everywhere!
By using science visuals across multiple platforms, scientists, science companies, and researchers can ensure their investment in custom graphics has the broadest and most impactful reach.
Incorporating science visuals into your communication strategy is not just about enhancing the aesthetics of your materials; it’s about amplifying the impact and clarity of your message.
Ask most science illustrators, animators and designers and they’ll tell you how disappointing it is to craft a visual and not see it used. You don’t need to feel bad for us ;-). But take this as a reminder that we all want you to get the most out of should be getting the most of your custom visuals.
At Sayostudio, we can help you explore these options by creating custom visuals designed for multiple uses. Whether you need graphics for social media, publications, or presentations, we ensure that each piece is tailored to maximize its impact across different platforms. Let us help you make the most of your visuals and achieve your communication goals.