SayoStudio
@sayostudio.bsky.social
We communicate science for researchers whose innovation is changing the world, using design, illustration & animation.
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How does water quality change as you go deeper underground? 💧 Our cover illustration for Earth Matters (Summer 2025) for the New Mexico Bureau of Geology shows the layers of fresh, brackish, and saline water beneath the state’s surface. Read more here: zurl.co/gdPQm
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
How does water quality change as you go deeper underground? 💧 Our cover illustration for Earth Matters (Summer 2025) for the New Mexico Bureau of Geology shows the layers of fresh, brackish, and saline water beneath the state’s surface. Read more here: zurl.co/gdPQm
Excited to share our figure for @tessgrainger.bsky.social’s team at the University of Guelph! Their new study includes a synthesis about the role of equilibrium in ecology that proposes four ways that empiricists can address the equilibrium assumption in their research: zurl.co/JkFdI
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Excited to share our figure for @tessgrainger.bsky.social’s team at the University of Guelph! Their new study includes a synthesis about the role of equilibrium in ecology that proposes four ways that empiricists can address the equilibrium assumption in their research: zurl.co/JkFdI
A DNA double helix filled with scenes of real-world chemistry introduces the new edition of Chemistry The Science in Context. Designed by SayoStudio, the cover shows how the textbook connects core chemistry concepts to real careers in medicine, labs, and ocean research.
November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A DNA double helix filled with scenes of real-world chemistry introduces the new edition of Chemistry The Science in Context. Designed by SayoStudio, the cover shows how the textbook connects core chemistry concepts to real careers in medicine, labs, and ocean research.
When glaciers shrink & satellites go dark, who tells the story of climate science?
For #ClimateTech innovators, building solutions isn’t enough—they must earn trust through clear, credible storytelling.
Read more: zurl.co/PJ3Xb
#SciComm #Sustainability
For #ClimateTech innovators, building solutions isn’t enough—they must earn trust through clear, credible storytelling.
Read more: zurl.co/PJ3Xb
#SciComm #Sustainability
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
When glaciers shrink & satellites go dark, who tells the story of climate science?
For #ClimateTech innovators, building solutions isn’t enough—they must earn trust through clear, credible storytelling.
Read more: zurl.co/PJ3Xb
#SciComm #Sustainability
For #ClimateTech innovators, building solutions isn’t enough—they must earn trust through clear, credible storytelling.
Read more: zurl.co/PJ3Xb
#SciComm #Sustainability
Excited to join sustainability leaders at Trellis Impact 25 for the first time! We usually spend our days deep in science visuals and can’t wait to meet the people building the future of climate, biodiversity, and sustainability. Who else is going?
October 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Excited to join sustainability leaders at Trellis Impact 25 for the first time! We usually spend our days deep in science visuals and can’t wait to meet the people building the future of climate, biodiversity, and sustainability. Who else is going?
Want your sustainability report to do more than check boxes? Learn how thoughtful visuals can turn data into a clear, compelling story about your organization’s impact. Check our our blog post on how to use images effectively in sustainability reports: zurl.co/DRYbw
October 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Want your sustainability report to do more than check boxes? Learn how thoughtful visuals can turn data into a clear, compelling story about your organization’s impact. Check our our blog post on how to use images effectively in sustainability reports: zurl.co/DRYbw
Earlier this month we hosted our webinar on color in science visuals, exploring how thoughtful palettes and contrast can transform your figures. Check out our new blog post for a practical guide to using color in your science figures: zurl.co/Bc4xR
October 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Earlier this month we hosted our webinar on color in science visuals, exploring how thoughtful palettes and contrast can transform your figures. Check out our new blog post for a practical guide to using color in your science figures: zurl.co/Bc4xR
How do you summarize complex data in a way that’s visually engaging? We collaborated with New Mexico’s Water Data group on their 2025 Water Data Plan, illustrating diagrams that show how diverse tools support long-term planning and resilient management for the state’s future.
October 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
How do you summarize complex data in a way that’s visually engaging? We collaborated with New Mexico’s Water Data group on their 2025 Water Data Plan, illustrating diagrams that show how diverse tools support long-term planning and resilient management for the state’s future.
Don’t miss our webinar tomorrow (Oct. 2, 11am PST) on using color to design clear, cohesive scientific figures: zurl.co/zIp9a. This figure shows Co-GeMs boosting immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer, highlighting a workflow for the Byrne Lab. #sciart
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Don’t miss our webinar tomorrow (Oct. 2, 11am PST) on using color to design clear, cohesive scientific figures: zurl.co/zIp9a. This figure shows Co-GeMs boosting immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer, highlighting a workflow for the Byrne Lab. #sciart
Today we’re featuring our gut-brain axis figure for the University of Texas. Want your science figures to stand out? Sign up for our free October 2 webinar to learn how to use color for cohesive, accessible, and focused figures. Register here: zurl.co/lP74q
September 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Today we’re featuring our gut-brain axis figure for the University of Texas. Want your science figures to stand out? Sign up for our free October 2 webinar to learn how to use color for cohesive, accessible, and focused figures. Register here: zurl.co/lP74q
What makes intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles so difficult? For Science News Magazine, SayoStudio illustrated the science behind ICBM defense, showing the unique challenges in boost, midcourse, and terminal phases and why the midcourse is especially complex.
September 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What makes intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles so difficult? For Science News Magazine, SayoStudio illustrated the science behind ICBM defense, showing the unique challenges in boost, midcourse, and terminal phases and why the midcourse is especially complex.
How does MBX 4291, a new long-acting GLP-1/GIP co-agonist, work? We collaborated with MBX Biosciences to illustrate its dual-receptor mechanism and extended activity, creating visuals for presentations, reports, and the web.
September 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
How does MBX 4291, a new long-acting GLP-1/GIP co-agonist, work? We collaborated with MBX Biosciences to illustrate its dual-receptor mechanism and extended activity, creating visuals for presentations, reports, and the web.
How can smart color choices transform your science figures? Join us Oct 2 for a free webinar on cohesive palettes, designing for color blindness, and using color to guide focus! Register here: zurl.co/lP74q
September 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
How can smart color choices transform your science figures? Join us Oct 2 for a free webinar on cohesive palettes, designing for color blindness, and using color to guide focus! Register here: zurl.co/lP74q
From supply chain maps to feature images, science visuals are key for tech companies. In our latest blog, we share 5 must-have graphics that distill complexity, build visibility, and drive growth. Read more on our blog: zurl.co/EsrrY
September 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
From supply chain maps to feature images, science visuals are key for tech companies. In our latest blog, we share 5 must-have graphics that distill complexity, build visibility, and drive growth. Read more on our blog: zurl.co/EsrrY
We’re excited to share our cover art for Ryan Farokhzad and PI Jinjun Shi! We illustrated how Nanosphere delivers two cancer treatments: siRNA to silence oncogenes and mRNA to activate tumor-suppressing proteins. zurl.co/gtVM1
September 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We’re excited to share our cover art for Ryan Farokhzad and PI Jinjun Shi! We illustrated how Nanosphere delivers two cancer treatments: siRNA to silence oncogenes and mRNA to activate tumor-suppressing proteins. zurl.co/gtVM1
Electrons race nearly a mile underground, looping 5 times before colliding in detectors like GlueX. See SayoStudio’s hand-illustrated piece by Nicolle Fuller & Claire Agosti for GW Research Magazine: zurl.co/GtTGZ . Thanks to George Washington University for the kind words!
September 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Electrons race nearly a mile underground, looping 5 times before colliding in detectors like GlueX. See SayoStudio’s hand-illustrated piece by Nicolle Fuller & Claire Agosti for GW Research Magazine: zurl.co/GtTGZ . Thanks to George Washington University for the kind words!
SayoStudio’s Claire and Nicolle discuss the challenges of starting projects with new clients and why clear communication of both technical and artistic details is essential to successful collaboration.
August 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
SayoStudio’s Claire and Nicolle discuss the challenges of starting projects with new clients and why clear communication of both technical and artistic details is essential to successful collaboration.
In this clip, SayoStudio’s Claire and Nicolle share what it’s like to create two very different kinds of science visuals: cover art and figure design. Even with their different visual styles, similar concept development and creative process is used to bring bold, impactful science stories to life.
August 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In this clip, SayoStudio’s Claire and Nicolle share what it’s like to create two very different kinds of science visuals: cover art and figure design. Even with their different visual styles, similar concept development and creative process is used to bring bold, impactful science stories to life.
Balancing creative work with business, tackling concept challenges, team building, imposter syndrome, and finding community. SayoStudio’s Nicolle Fuller and Claire Agosti share insights in today’s podcast zurl.co/tNwWr.
Behind the Scenes at a Science Illustration Studio - Blog - SayoStudio
What’s it like to run a science illustration studio? Go behind the scenes at SayoStudio as we balance creative work, business operations, and team growth.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Balancing creative work with business, tackling concept challenges, team building, imposter syndrome, and finding community. SayoStudio’s Nicolle Fuller and Claire Agosti share insights in today’s podcast zurl.co/tNwWr.
How does heritable memory shape biology? We designed the Rechavi Lab’s website to showcase their research on transgenerational epigenetics and neural decision-making, capturing their bold vision of science while providing a platform for collaboration. zurl.co/q6PbB
August 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
How does heritable memory shape biology? We designed the Rechavi Lab’s website to showcase their research on transgenerational epigenetics and neural decision-making, capturing their bold vision of science while providing a platform for collaboration. zurl.co/q6PbB
Are your figures doing your research justice? In our recent webinar, we shared simple, powerful design tips to make your scientific visuals clear and compelling. Here’s a recap of the top strategies you can use to strengthen your figures. Read more here: zurl.co/ntvi8
August 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Are your figures doing your research justice? In our recent webinar, we shared simple, powerful design tips to make your scientific visuals clear and compelling. Here’s a recap of the top strategies you can use to strengthen your figures. Read more here: zurl.co/ntvi8
How do you visualize the strange behavior of exotic quasiparticles? SayoStudio’s Claire Agosti illustrated this series for @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social KITP programs, exploring fractionalization from quantum materials to engineered simulators. Read more: zurl.co/GQ3ia
August 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
How do you visualize the strange behavior of exotic quasiparticles? SayoStudio’s Claire Agosti illustrated this series for @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social KITP programs, exploring fractionalization from quantum materials to engineered simulators. Read more: zurl.co/GQ3ia
Love how this #sciart turned out for @theaacr.bsky.social! Illustrated by our founder, Nicolle fuller
In the new issue of Leading Discoveries, explore articles on the next generation of cancer scientists, collaboration among blood cancer researchers, and more. LeadingDiscoveries.AACR.org
August 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Love how this #sciart turned out for @theaacr.bsky.social! Illustrated by our founder, Nicolle fuller
Last week we hosted our first webinar with Founder Nicolle Fuller, sharing tips on designing impactful science figures like this one for Dr. James Byrne on GEMs for therapeutic gas delivery. Subscribe here to be notified when the recording is live: zurl.co/bDqi7
July 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Last week we hosted our first webinar with Founder Nicolle Fuller, sharing tips on designing impactful science figures like this one for Dr. James Byrne on GEMs for therapeutic gas delivery. Subscribe here to be notified when the recording is live: zurl.co/bDqi7
How do you visualize the inner logic of cells using AI? We created this animation for the @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social to bring GREmLN to life; their AI model trained on CELLxGENE data to help researchers understand gene behavior, early disease signals, and treatment possibilities.
July 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
How do you visualize the inner logic of cells using AI? We created this animation for the @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social to bring GREmLN to life; their AI model trained on CELLxGENE data to help researchers understand gene behavior, early disease signals, and treatment possibilities.