Effective Visual Communication of Science

3-4 June 2021
Milan

Organizer: Jernej Zupanc, Seyens Ltd. - Dates: 3-4 June 2021

This is an interactive webinar, where you will learn to effectively communicate your own scientific ideas and results by applying best visual communication practices to your research communication. You will understand the principles and useful design approaches used by experts. You will get actionable advice and feedback on your own pre-submitted materials.

Timetable
9.00-16.30 (with lunch break)
Lesson Argument
  • Communicating with scientific vs non-scientific audiences
  • Visual perception and what humans find intuitive
  • Visual organization: how to structure to simplify comprehension
  • Eye-flow: effortlessly guide the audience through the design
  • Colors: how to amplify, not ‘fancify’
  • Feedback and discussion on your pre-submitted figures
  • Graphical abstract drawing exercise & group work: draw a sketch of your research and get feedback from peer scientists and the facilitator
Timetable
9.00-13.30
Lesson Argument
  • Slides that amplify your messages when presenting
  • Feedback and discussion on your pre-submitted slides
  • Posters: strategy and process for creating posters that attract and explain
  • Feedback and discussion on your posters