Training in Effective Visual Communication of Science

The Seyens Method Effective Visual Communication of Science

Beginn: 10.01.2025 09:00
Ende: 12.02.2025 17:00
Vortragender: Dr. Jernej Zupanc
Ort: Online Training
Raum: Virtual Event via Zoom
Gastgeber: IMPRS

You will learn the Seyens Method™—a comprehensive design philosophy, process, and set of strategies tailored specifically for scientists to visually communicate your own complex ideas so your messages are effortlessly understood by scientists or non-scientists. It is a structured, no fluff, memorable, easy to follow, useful and fun training that will empower and enable you to create effective images, slides, posters, and grants. You will immediately apply the new skills to communicate your own science, draw a graphical abstract and discuss it with your peers and receive actionable feedback on your images and slides.

Content

Self-study module - Mandatory Fundamentals, Slides, and Homework (5 h)
Within the time frame Jan. 10 - Feb. 7, 2025
Live Workshop - On Zoom (4.5 h)
On Feb. 12, 2025

Self-study module

Fundamental Visual Communication: understand how human visual perception and psychology shape our interpretation of visual information. Discover a science-based design method to visualize your research, making it easily comprehensible. We will cover strategic use of layout, eye-flow, colors, and typography applied to all types of scientific images.
Slides, Posters, Grants: you will learn how to apply the Seyens Method™ design philosophy and strategies introduced in the Fundamentals to slides, posters, and grants. This will give you a holistic approach that builds from the first principles, makes sense and is easy to remember and apply.
Homework: submit your images and slides to receive personalized feedback.

Live Workshop

Recap and Q&A: an effective review of self-study topics and optional 1-on-1 consulting with facilitator to address your individual challenges.
Feedback on your submitted materials: you will get actionable suggestions on how to improve your own scientific images and slides.
Graphical abstract drawing exercise: you will draw a sketch of your research.
Peer-instruction group discussion: you will give and receive informed and structured feedback to improve yours’ and other participants’ images.

Language: English

Trainer: Dr. Jernej Zupanc, Founder of Seyens Ltd.

"My mission is to empower scientists to effectively communicate their ideas and findings, maximizing the impact of their research. I am passionate about teaching and communication, continually seeking innovative approaches from various fields that can be quickly and easily applied by scientists. I simplify these principles into engaging learning experiences where participants imediatelly get results.
Recognizing that time is our most valuable resource, I strive to ensure that time spent in my training is a valuable long-term investment for scientists. Close to 7000 researchers from research institutions and multinationals have attended my training and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you."
https://www.seyens.com/

Registration is possible until January 9, 2025 via our website.