Explaining Science with Images
Theory and application of visual science communication
Date:
- 06.03.2026 - workshop (TH Ingolstadt, full day)
- 20.03.2026 - online-session (1/2 day)
Description:
This interactive workshop teaches the basics of graphic design and visual communication, specifically for scientists. The workshop aims to improve the ability to analyze and create useful images. Hence, participants learn to think critically about how their individual research output and its visual representation are related and get the opportunity to implement their ideas and techniques right away. The theoretical part of the course covers the historical use of images in science and data representation and establishes the fundamental components of visual communication and design theory. Insights into analyzing and creating useful scientific illustrations are provided by looking in more detail into i) tools, ii) typography, iii) color and iv) layout. Participants are encouraged to design a valuable project for upcoming publications or presentations.
Trainer:
Dr. Johannes Richers is a scientist and designer located in Tübingen, Germany. In his work, the self-employed freelance creative combines the fields of science, art and design. He received his academic education from the Technical University of Munich (M.Sc. Chemistry and Dr. rer. nat.), the Technical University in Berlin (2nd M.Sc., Science Marketing), and the Hasso-Plattner-Institute (Design Thinking). He was supported by the German National Academic Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes), received the ‘SciFinder Future Leader Award’ from the American Chemical Society in 2016, and was selected as ‘Artist in Residence’ at Factory Berlin × Sonar+D in 2019. Jo Richers has designed more than 100 cover pages for scientific journals, has contributed to a range of successful research grant proposals (incl. ESC, POF, SFB, COE, NCCR) and is eager to share his knowledge in a variety of seminars and workshops.
This workshop is open exclusively to PhD students within the BayWISS network.
The workshop will be held in English. Registration is binding.
Registration is now open and available via the following link: Explaining Science with Images
