visual science communication & illustrative design services
ALANA MCPHERSON
PORTFOLIO
This visual science communication portfolio is a collection of biological illustrations, figures and infographics that I have completed for various school and work projects. I primarily create graphics in four programs: Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign.
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SCIENCE COMICS - COMING SOON (2023)
Infographic / Figure - Procreate
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In collaboration with the CHANS lab at the University of British Columbia​
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LADYBUG MIMICRY(2023)
Infographic / Figure - Procreate
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INTERTIDAL REPORT INFOGRAPHIC (2021)
Infographic / Figure - Procreate
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This illustrated figure was designed for 'Options for Surveying Intertidal Ecosystems on Tl'ches', a directed studies report by Rebecca Hansen (Ethnoecology Lab, University of Victoria) developed in collaboration with members of the Songhees Nation.
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REFLECTION: BAY DU NORD DEEPWATER PRODUCTION (2022)
Illustration - Illustrator / Procreate
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This is a sample editorial illustration inspired by The Narwhal journal article titled: Canada is in deepwater: behind the Bay du Nord approval (https://thenarwhal.ca/bay-du-nord-newfoundland-approved/)
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HONOURS PROJECT (2021)
Publication & Figure Design- Illustrator / Procreate / InDesign
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Diagram made in Illustrator depicting migration/movement patterns and photic habitat of Anoplopoma fimbria (sablefish) at different life stages (egg, larvae, juvenile, adult). The three major light zones in marine habitats include photic (< 200m), dysphotic (200 - 500m), aphotic (> 500m).
TELEOST & CHONDRICHTYES ILLUSTRATIONS (2022)
Scientific Illustrations - Procreate
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WHOLE GENOME DUPLICATION POSTER GRAPHIC (2022)
Science Poster - Procreate / Photoshop
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**Photos used in graphic art retrieved from Flickr Commons - Public Domain
In 2020, I presented a guest lecture to a chordate zoology class (BIOL 307) at the University of Victoria on whole genome duplication. Multiple massive duplication events in the common ancestors of 3 vertebrate lineages are partially responsible for the 'Cambrian Explosion' (great diversification of life). I explored these topics and unpacked the genetic processes that drive such impressive evolutionary events.
LAB LOGO DESIGNS (2022)
Scientific Illustrations - Procreate, Illustrator
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