Scientific Infographics: How to Create Visual Summaries for Research Papers

Research infographic for Twitter,
single key finding as headline,
one striking visual/icon,
3 supporting data points,
clear institutional branding,
1200×675 pixels (16:9),
high contrast for mobile viewing

Research infographic for Instagram,
square format 1080×1080,
bold visual in center,
key finding as overlay text,
swipeable series potential,
brand colors and logo,
engaging, accessible design

Professional research infographic,
full study summary,
4-6 key points with icons,
data visualization section,
implications for industry,
1200×627 pixels,
business-professional aesthetic

Press release infographic,
attention-grabbing headline,
"NEW STUDY FINDS..." format,
key statistic prominently displayed,
simple mechanism illustration,
researcher quote highlighted,
institutional logo and contact,
print-ready 300 DPI

Research summary infographic for grant,
problem statement visual,
proposed approach diagram,
expected outcomes illustrated,
team expertise shown,
timeline visualization,
professional academic style

Public science infographic,
"What we discovered" headline,
everyday analogies used,
relatable visual metaphors,
"Why it matters" section,
action items for public,
accessible language throughout

Scientific infographic about [topic],
main finding: [key result],
target audience: [specify],
format: [dimensions],
include: headline, [number] key points,
data visualization of [data type],
icons for [concepts],
color scheme: [colors],
style: [modern/academic/playful]

Research paper infographic summarizing study,
headline: "Study reveals [main finding]",
3-panel layout: Problem → Method → Result,
key statistic "X% improvement" highlighted,
simple icons for complex concepts,
citations indicated,
professional academic style,
4:3 landscape format

Data visualization infographic,
main chart/graph as centerpiece,
supporting statistics around edges,
comparison clearly shown,
scale and context provided,
source data credited,
accessible to general audience,
clean modern design

Mechanism explanation infographic,
[process name] explained simply,
5 numbered steps with icons,
arrows showing flow/direction,
analogies to everyday concepts,
"What this means for you" section,
public science communication style

Comparison infographic showing improvement,
"Before" state on left (problem),
"After" state on right (solution),
key metrics compared,
visual transformation illustrated,
timeline/process in middle,
impact statement at bottom

Medical research infographic,
patient-friendly language,
anatomical illustration (simplified),
treatment outcomes visualized,
"1 in X people affected" statistics,
hope/progress messaging,
healthcare color palette (blue/green),
accessible health communication style

Environmental research infographic,
climate/ecology visual elements,
before/after environmental images,
impact statistics prominently displayed,
actionable "what you can do" section,
earth tones color palette,
public awareness campaign style

Technology innovation infographic,
futuristic but accessible design,
technical concept simplified,
real-world applications shown,
performance improvements quantified,
comparison to current technology,
tech-forward modern aesthetic