Data-driven
scientific visualisation

Data-driven
scientific visualisation

A deep dive into using data in order to visualise aesthetically pleasing motion graphics.

  1. Problem and context

The challenge

Biomedical and biotech research is inherently complex, and explaining it to diverse audiences can feel like an uphill battle. Traditional scientific visualizations are often accurate but can be dry and uninspiring to watch. On the other hand, 3D motion graphics tend to grab attention, but they’re often too abstract or random to be meaningful in a scientific context.

Why it matters

When your visuals don’t connect, your audience either tunes out or walks away confused. This can make it harder to secure funding, align stakeholders, or share your discoveries in a way that truly resonates. And let’s be honest—your work deserves better than that.

Where this research comes in

What if you didn’t have to choose between accuracy and engagement? This research explores a middle ground: data-driven, scientifically accurate animations that are just as captivating as they are precise. By blending the rigor of traditional science visuals with the artistry of 3D motion design, it’s possible to communicate complex ideas in a way that’s both impactful and enjoyable to watch.

Traditional scientific visualisation

Traditional Motion Design

Traditional Motion Design

  1. Process and Approach

Import table
Import table
Import periodic table
Import periodic table
Match Colour
Match Colour
Match Size
Match Size
Remap timestep to frame
Remap timestep to frame
Create intersecting lines
Create intersecting lines
Create shaders
Create shaders
Add background
Add background
Create lights
Create lights
Render
Render
  1. Outcomes

Customizable Visuals to Suit Your Needs

Tailored Colors: Whether you prefer scientifically accurate colors, completely random palettes, or subtle adjustments to scientific colors, we can adapt the visuals to fit your brand or specific project needs.

Flexible Visualization Styles: From simple spheres to connected lines, the type of visualization can be adjusted to best represent your data and make the message clear for your audience.

Replicated Animations for Impact: The animations can be duplicated and offset in time for dramatic effect or adjusted for a cleaner, more minimal presentation—it’s all up to your goals.

Custom Lighting and Shading: Choose from various background environments and materials, such as sleek plastics, organic textures, or even translucent effects, to set the right tone for your visuals.

Versatile Applications: These highly customizable assets can be used across platforms, from presentations and websites to social media, adapting seamlessly to your communication strategy.

  1. Application

Where Science Meets the Spotlight

In the Room: Enhance your pitches or conferences with dynamic, data-driven visuals that leave a lasting impression.

On Your Website: Use the animations to highlight your innovations and make technical content accessible to all visitors.

In Print: Transform posters or reports into visually engaging materials that stand out in any setting.

On Social Media: Share short, eye-catching animations or graphics to capture attention and build your online presence.

  1. Challenges + future direction

Exploring the Next Frontier of Scientific Visualization

Tackling the Challenges: Creating visuals that balance scientific rigor with artistic engagement remains an ongoing challenge. Each project brings new opportunities to refine techniques and find innovative ways to connect with diverse audiences.

Moving Toward Interactivity: One exciting direction is making animations more interactive. Imagine allowing audiences to explore molecular structures, biological pathways, or experimental data in real-time, deepening their understanding and engagement.

Embracing XR Technologies: Extended Reality (XR) offers limitless potential for scientific communication. By leveraging AR and VR, we can create immersive environments where audiences can walk through complex systems, interact with data, or experience research in entirely new ways.

The Road Ahead: Future research will focus on integrating these technologies into the workflow, making interactive and XR content more accessible, scalable, and impactful for biotech and biomedical applications.

Bring science to life!

Create Captivating, Data-Driven Animations Without Sacrificing Accuracy.

Whether you’re visualizing groundbreaking research or explaining complex biological mechanisms, I can help you craft animations that are both scientifically precise and visually stunning. Share your vision, and let’s collaborate to turn your data into engaging, cinematic motion graphics.