Larissa Lachmann

Here’s one way to clarify your figures using contrast and font size. 👇 What would you like to improve in your next chart?

#sciviz #infodesign #scicomm #designprinciples

In science, we often assume the numbers will speak for themselves – but it’s a clear structure that makes them truly understandable.

You’ve got the data. You’ve got the chart.
But people still don’t understand your results?

Trump Has Cut Science Funding to Its Lowest Level in Decades The lag in funding extends far beyond D.E.I. initiatives, affecting almost every area of science: chemistry, computing, engineering, materials and more.

no way will this make America great
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With a background in Geography (B.Sc.) and Sustainability Science (M.Sc.), simultaneously working six years in research-related contexts, and now three years as a designer — I know both worlds.

And I love building the bridge between them.

Smiling woman in a red sweater sits in front of a blue background. Text on the image reads: “GET YOUR RESEARCH SEEN. HOW I COMBINE SCIENCE AND DESIGN.”

Visual Science Communication connects science with design – from one infographic to a whole project identity. Bridging both worlds is my strength. Let’s make your research visible.

Nice - thank you for finding it! :)

Thank you @lasseharkort.bsky.social for researching and compiling the data on this topic!

📚 Out of half a million natural-science articles, only 24 were written solely by researchers from low-income countries.https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-04022-1

🌍 Over 70% of published geoscience articles on Africa included no African authors. doi.org/10.1016/j.ea...

There’s more than one way to show data. And sometimes, we need formats that don’t just inform — but move us.
👉 Which version would you use? How does it make you feel?

Most scientific figures aim to be clear.
But what if they also aimed to be compelling?

I love clean, well-structured data visuals — often, they’re exactly what’s needed.

But when data is about people — shouldn’t we also show them? #DataVisualization #SciComm @humboldteolab.bsky.social

A smiling woman sits cross-legged on a circular concrete platform in a forest, holding a notebook and pen. She wears a red jacket, blue scarf, and jeans. The text on the image reads: 'Outreach doesn’t have to be exhausting.'

Outreach can feel overwhelming: too short = oversimplified, too long = confusing, visuals = time sink, social media = full-time job. But with a solid plan & support, it gets easier, more fun—and less time-consuming. Curious? Let’s talk. #scicomm #sciart #infographics

Interesting connection! 🤯

Important science, matched with astonishing science art by Alex Boersma!

Migrating baleen whales transport high-latitude nutrients to tropical and subtropical ecosystems - Nature Communications Baleen whales migrate from high latitude feeding grounds to subtropical reproductive winter grounds, translocating limiting nutrients across ecosystems. This study estimates the latitudinal movement o...

NEW RESEARCH! 🐳
Migrating baleen whales transport high-latitude nutrients to tropical and subtropical ecosystems.

Co-authored by Exeter Marine's @luishuckstadt.bsky.social

Read full @naturecomms.bsky.social paper here - doi.org/10.1038/s414...

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#AcademicSky

This is what a conceptual figure should look like: accurate yet visually inviting. This way I understand what they did, was motivated to read the article and will look out for the next publication. thanks for sharing 💚 #scicomm

A woman wearing sunglasses, a red fleece jacket, and black pants stands smiling on a grassy riverbank. She has her hands in her pockets and is wearing hiking boots. Behind her, a calm river reflects the clear blue sky and tall, leafless trees. The surrounding landscape is a mix of dry grass, reeds, and distant forest.

A vibrant kingfisher with blue and orange plumage perches on a thin branch amid a tangle of dry grass and twigs. The bird's sharp beak points forward, and its small claws grip the branch. The background consists of dried reeds and vegetation, blending earthy tones with the kingfisher’s striking colors.

Things aren’t fine. A day on the water: beavers build, kingfishers hunt. Idyllic? Yet, environmental issues are treated as “nice-to-have.”
🔥 Fear alone won’t spark change - it leads to paralysis.
📈 Visualisation matters. Let’s get clearer, braver, better.
#scicomm #sciencecommunication #infographic

Important and well prepared in a nice infographic! 👏

A visual showing how one information design can be adapted for multiple formats: a poster, a website, and social media posts. The title reads "One Information Design, Three Use Cases". The poster features a scientific infographic about neon fish, the website shows a similar theme on a laptop and phone screen, and social media graphics are displayed as a stack of images.

You spend years on research - don’t let your findings get lost in complex charts or hidden reports. A well-designed #infographic can be used across formats: posters, social media, presentations, websites - saving time + increasing impact. #scicomm

Need visuals for your research group? Let’s talk!

"By presenting both messages effectively—the value of scientific curiosity and the impact of practical applications—we will strengthen public support for the long and winding road that is scientific discovery." ❤️❤️
#SciComm

Nice!

Manchmal kann man eben doch noch eine Einigung finden! #naturschutz #COP16 #biodiverstiy

Absolutely true!

Nice visualization!

The image is an informational graphic with the title: "Struggeling with color choices? Make your science accessible" The text is presented in a clean, modern font, with the phrase "Helpful Resource" highlighted in a light green box, emphasizing accessibility in scientific visuals. The background is a light beige color with abstract geometric shapes in muted red and light blue scattered around. In the lower right, there is a circular diagram composed of segmented parts, some of which are hatched, connected to smaller geometric shapes, including a yellow pentagon and another pentagon with a question mark inside, suggesting inquiry or guidance. The design is minimalist and visually appealing, aimed at guiding color choices for accessible scientific graphics.

🎨 Need help choosing colors for scientific visuals? This tool ensures your graphics are not only beautiful but also colorblind-friendly! 📊 Check it out: personal.sron.nl/~pault/#sec:...
#SciComm #DataViz #ColorBlindness @lasseharkort.bsky.social

How scientists can drive climate action: celebrate nature and promote hope After years of storytelling and running classes and festivals, I’ve seen first-hand how a love of nature makes people want to protect it.

Storytelling! The power of #narrative in #scicomms - www.nature.com/articles/d41...

This study also highlights an aspect, that is often forgotten: Communicating your science is not only helping the public, but also yourself to value your science and find your place in society as a scientist. #scicomm #science #sciart

Thank you ☺️

Such an important topic accompanied by this beautiful design work! Amazing! 🤩

Scary insight 😱