Building Science Graphics: An Illustrated Guide to Communicating Science Through Diagrams and Visualizations

By Jen Christiansen

Book Overview

Building Science Graphics: An illustrated guide to communicating science through diagrams and visualizations is a practical guide for anyone--regardless of previous design experience and preferred drawing tools--interested in creating science-centric illustrated explanatory diagrams. Starting with a clear introduction to the concept of information graphics and their role in contemporary science communication, it then outlines a process for creating graphics using evidence-based design strategies. The heart of the book is composed of two step-by-step graphical worksheets, designed to help jump-start any new project. The author website, featuring further resources and links, can be found here: https: //www.buildingsciencegraphics.com/. This is both a textbook and a practical reference for anyone that needs to convey scientific information in an illustrated form for articles, poster presentations, slide shows, press releases, blog posts, social media posts and beyond.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032106743
• ISBN13: 9781032106748
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: A K PETERS
• Length: 333 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.4"