My name is Laura Canil, I’m a scientist who shifted towards the world of visual science communication. I believe that effectively communicating science is essential for developing research and education. Therefore, I combine academic-level scientific knowledge with design expertise to produce eye-catching scientific illustrations that help researchers communicate clearly the results of their work.

My background is in physics, but in my master and PhD I worked at the intersection between physics, chemistry, and material science. During my doctoral studies I realized that what I loved the most was finding a way to tell the story of my scientific results in a clear but also attractive manner. I spent hours tweaking the aesthetic of my presentations so that they would be simple and convey the most important messages, but also attract the attention of the audience. Towards the end of my PhD I decided to turn this passion into a career. And here I am now, working at the bridge between art and science as freelance scientific illustrator.

I’m currently based in Berlin, but I work with clients worldwide and I try to exploit the freedom of the freelance life by traveling as often as I can.