Visualizing Science (in English)

• 17.03.2025, 10:00 - 14:00

• 31.03.2025, 10:00 - 14:00

• Hochschulkommunikation,?  ()

• Kast,?Thomas

• Doctoral students
• Postdocs
• Senior Scientists
• Professors

of ETH Zurich, PSI, Empa, WSL and Eawag.

We will allocate 15 places to the applicants with the most convincing letters of motivation.

The emphasis of the course is to develop visual skills without the need for technical language and confusing terminology. The workshop is specifically tailored to address the scientists¡¯ needs.

• Basic design elements: how we digest visual information
• Typography: creating typographical hierarchy / enhancing readability
• Introduction to colour theory / composition basics
• Presentation: creating the narrative / maximising information retention
• Discussing practical examples
• Students assignment
• Feedback round

The purpose of the workshop is to introduce the participants to the general principles of design. By the end of the workshop the participants should have a good grasp of the visual basics and be able to apply them practically in a wide variety of projects (presentations, posters and more).

English

When registering, please enter the entire text of your motivation letter in the text field "Letter of motivation" under "Application details". Longer texts can also be entered there!

Please answer the following questions in your letter of motivation:

• Please describe the challenges you typically face when creating and planning visual aspects of your work?
• Do you have any experience in visual communication or design? (it¡¯s perfectly fine if you don¡¯t have any)
• Is there anything in particular you¡¯d like to improve in regards to visual communication?

We will allocate 15 places to the applicants with the most convincing letters of motivation.

Please only register for the course if you really intend to participate; otherwise, you will deprive someone else of a place.