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Design - a new way to look at old molecules.
Davide Spalvieri1,2, Anne-Marine Mauviel1,2, Matthieu Lambert3
1Laboratoire de Biochimie Théorique, CNRS, Université Paris Cité, UPR 9080, 13 rue Pierre et Marie Curie, F-75005, Paris, France.
Journal of Integrative Bioinformatics
|July 1, 2022
Summary
Design enhances molecular science by making complex data accessible. Creative visualization techniques, from academic structural biology to public outreach with comic-style drawings, add value beyond data alone.
Area of Science:
- Molecular science
- Structural biology
- Bioinformatics
- Scientific visualization
Background:
- Design principles can significantly enhance scientific communication.
- Bridging the gap between complex scientific data and broader audiences is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how design enriches molecular science, focusing on structural biology and bioinformatics.
- To present use cases in academic practice and public outreach.
- To demonstrate the value of creative design in scientific data representation.
Main Methods:
- Case study analysis of design applications in academic research (ion channel representation) and public outreach.
- Documentation of design processes including abstracted shapes, exploded views, motion-averaged slices, panoramic projections, and lit sphere shading.
- Inclusion of practitioner testimonials.
Main Results:
- Designers effectively make scientific data accessible without compromising accuracy.
- Creative visualization adds significant value compared to purely data-driven approaches.
- Comic-book-style illustrations proved more effective for broad public science communication.
Conclusions:
- Design is integral to advancing molecular science communication and accessibility.
- Collaborative design efforts between scientists and designers yield superior results.
- Tailoring visualization methods to the audience enhances scientific understanding and engagement.
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