Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Join four graphic design specialists for a virtual training on how to create graphics and illustrations that communicate science effectively. In this training, presenters will give attendees tips and tricks for crafting visuals that effectively convey scientific principles and data. Attendees will learn why good design matters for science communication and get a feel for how to craft a digital illustration from scratch.
03:12 Why good design matters in science
11:52 User experience and user interface design
38:20 Foundations of graphic design
1:02:53 Ideas, tools, and getting started
Slides from this training are available on the CIRES Communications page:
https://cires.colorado.edu/communications#resources-for-scientists
Join four graphic design specialists for a virtual training on how to create graphics and illustrations that communicate science effectively. In this training, presenters will give attendees tips and tricks for crafting visuals that effectively convey scientific principles and data. Attendees will learn why good design matters for science communication and get a feel for how to craft a digital illustration from scratch.
03:12 Why good design matters in science
11:52 User experience and user interface design
38:20 Foundations of graphic design
1:02:53 Ideas, tools, and getting started
Slides from this training are available on the CIRES Communications page:
https://cires.colorado.edu/communications#resources-for-scientists
