The Challenge

At Science Magazine, our mission was to communicate groundbreaking scientific research to a broad audience—without sacrificing clarity or complexity. Readers ranged from top scientists to curious students, requiring work that was both visually compelling and scientifically accurate.
The design challenge was to turn complex research and abstract concepts into visually compelling, accurate, and accessible experiences across print, digital, and interactive formats.

My Role

As a Graphics Editor at Science Magazine, I led the design and execution of interactive experiences that brought complex science to life. I worked at the intersection of journalism, visual design, and science—collaborating with writers, developers, and subject-matter experts to create data-driven, scrollytelling features. My role spanned UX and visual design, art direction for illustrations and motion graphics, and cross-functional coordination across editorial, research, and production teams—all while maintaining brand consistency across digital and print platforms.

• Created original, research-based data visualizations (bar graphs, line charts, scatterplots, heatmaps) to accompany editorial pieces

• Translated raw datasets into clean, mobile-responsive graphics using tools like Illustrator, D3.js (with devs), and Excel

• Applied visual hierarchy and color theory to highlight key insights and trends without overwhelming the user

• Led UX and visual design for award-winning interactive features, including “The Science of Superspreading” and “The History of the Periodic Table”

• Developed scroll-based narratives, wireframes, and responsive layouts in collaboration with devs

• Merged motion graphics and interactive charts to allow readers to explore complex systems dynamically

• Project link- History of the Periodic table

• Prokect link - The Science of Superspreading

• Designed detailed scientific diagrams to explain everything from molecular biology to planetary science

• Used illustration to bridge visual gaps where photography or datasets were unavailable

• Created visuals that were medically accurate yet visually stylized for audience engagement and clarity

• Adapted interactive and data-heavy features into static print layouts for the magazine

• Designed bite-sized visuals and animations optimized for social platforms to expand reach

• Maintained visual consistency and accessibility across all mediums

Process Highlights

1. Research & Collaboration
   Partnered with scientists and writers to distill high-level concepts

2. Sketch to Wireframe
   Created flows and visual mockups for stakeholder review

3. Design & Build
   Directed visuals and supported dev implementation

4. Review & Iterate
   QA’ed across platforms, ensured accessibility and clarity