Scientific Illustration

and Graphic Design Services

Transform your ideas into engaging designs that improve your publication and grant approval rates. Request a quote for a scientific design that will make your data story stand out from the crowd.

Retina cell illustration before example
Retina cell illustration after example

Why Simplified Science?

With over 15 years experience in scientific research and design, Simplified Science founder Karen Thiebes is skilled at creating impressive graphic designs for academic journals, presentations, and websites. She is also an experienced workshop instructor and offers design courses that give you the skills you need to tell your scientific story. Contact for more information.  

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Professional Scientific Designs & Data Visualizations

Scientific Design Expert

All designs are completed by Simplified Science Publishing founder Karen Thiebes. Karen has PhD in Neuroscience and has over 15 years experience working with researchers and businesses to create impressive graphics. Her work includes figures that have been published in Nature Biotechnology, Science Translational Medicine, Science Advances, and Nature Communications. 

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Scientific Design Pricing

Project Cost Range: $70 - $6000

Scientific design costs are based on the rate of $65 USD per hour. The wide price range is due to the varied complexity of each project and number of figures, illustrations, or animations needed. A single figure for a scientific paper typically costs between $70 - $300.


Payments can be made by credit card or purchase order. To receive an accurate quote, please fill request a quote with the project details and timeline.

How do we work together?

3D neuron synapse illustration by Simplified Science Publishing

Step 1.

Request a Quote. Request a quote with your project details, draft images, and timeline using email or contact form: info@simplifiedsciencepublishing.com.

Step 2.

Agreement. After we agree on costs, timeline and project needs, I book the work in my production schedule. Please keep in mind that I am often booked at least one month in advance.

Step 3.

Drafts. I provide the first draft for your review. Feedback and edit requests are provided directly on the slides provided, via email, or we can schedule a call. 

Step 4.

Feedback. The review and feedback process typically only takes 1-2 edits before you approve the final draft and I send the online invoice for payment. 

Step 5.

Payment. After the payment is received, you receive the final files as both original illustration files and publish-ready formats (TIF, PDF, PNG, JPEG, MP4, MOV). Payments are usually made via a Purchase Order or the secure online credit card portal that is linked from Simplified Science Publishing invoices.

Client Testimonials

Selected Scientific Publications

Karen's work has been featured in many publications, grants, presentations, and private institution websites. Below is a selection of the scientific publications.



















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