ABOUT
ABOUT
ABOUT
ABOUT
Dr. Sandy R. Pernitzsch
Scientific Illustrator
I am a scientist with a strong educational background and work experience in molecular infection biology, microbiology, and cell biology. In particular, I acquired profound expertise in DNA and RNA biology in diverse model systems, including bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes, during my PhD (finished in 2015) and postdoctoral studies. However, not only do I love science, but also art and design. Therefore, since 2016 I have been studying graphics design – initially in parallel to my postdoctoral research – and from the beginning of 2017, I am working as an independent scientific illustrator. Since then, I have had the pleasure to work with a variety of clients from all over the world on graphical support, including tailor-made illustrations for scientific publications, presentations, grant applications, websites, books, and press releases.
I am trained and competent with a wide range of design software tools, including Adobe Creative and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. My previous work at international and intercultural institutions enables me to vividly discuss creative and scientific ideas. I strongly believe in the synergistic power of scientific illustrations and primary data, and its necessity to effectively communicate scientific ideas, concepts, and research. My scientific background and practical research experience, combined with my artistic skills and expertise with professional computer graphics tools, provide an excellent platform to discuss graphical projects on a truly scientific basis.
Dr. Sandy R. Pernitzsch
Scientific Illustrator
I am a scientist with a strong educational background and work experience in molecular infection biology, microbiology, and cell biology. In particular, I acquired profound expertise in DNA and RNA biology in diverse model systems, including bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes, during my PhD (finished in 2015) and postdoctoral studies. However, not only do I love science, but also art and design. Therefore, since 2016 I have been studying graphics design – initially in parallel to my postdoctoral research – and from the beginning of 2017, I am working as an independent scientific illustrator. Since then, I have had the pleasure to work with a variety of clients from all over the world on graphical support, including tailor-made illustrations for scientific publications, presentations, grant applications, websites, books, and press releases.
I am trained and competent with a wide range of design software tools, including Adobe Creative and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. My previous work at international and intercultural institutions enables me to vividly discuss creative and scientific ideas. I strongly believe in the synergistic power of scientific illustrations and primary data, and its necessity to effectively communicate scientific ideas, concepts, and research. My scientific background and practical research experience, combined with my artistic skills and expertise with professional computer graphics tools, provide an excellent platform to discuss graphical projects on a truly scientific basis.
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Cover Artwork
Many peer-reviewed journals appreciate submission of a scientific cover artwork together with the research paper. This is a unique opportunity to put your research on a spotlight.
Graphical Abstracts & Infographics
Graphical abstracts and academic infographics are popular tools to present scientific findings in a clear-cut but compelling way. Promote your story to your colleagues, at conferences, to a broader scientific community, or on social/public media.
Technical Illustrations & Methods
Technical illustrations are used to communicate the structure, workflow, principal, or mechanism of an object, concept, or method. Use these illustrations to teach/explain your techniques and methods in an accurate, but also intriguing way.
Posters & Flyers
Intelligently-designed posters and flyers will help to advertise your next event and inform the participants about the most important details (content, program, speakers, location, etc.).
Icons & Logos
Icons simplify and summarize an idea, concept, operation, or action and are often used in applications. Logos are recognizable symbols primarily used to represent your business, organization, conference, research team, or unit in a simple, memorable, timeless, versatile, and appropiate way.
Miscellaneous
Here you can find some of my personal artworks and designs, including water color illustrations (marine biology) and comics.