Step 1: the grand idea

I have always been interested in everything about obesity. I am especially interested in taking scientific knowledge surrounding obesity to a lay audience in order to stress the serious health implications of their condition. In this poster, I go through the life cycle of an adipocyte and describe the molecular consequences of obesity at each stage of the life cycle.

Screenshot of a test of materials, lighting, and structure

Countless hours of research were involved in the creation of this poster.

I was also excited to use ZBrush and Keyshot to create molecular models with interesting textures and lighting.

Step 2: the impactful design

Color composition 2

Color composition 1

To take my piece from the sketch stage to the final poster stage, I made different color compositions.

I also made sure to pay attention to the flow of my poster, since the purpose was to tell a clear story to an audience that is unfamiliar with this information.

After deciding on the color composition, I put together a first draft of the poster.

First draft of the final poster with models

Step 3: the tangible visual

Final poster

In the final draft of the poster, I refined models, made some color decisions, and improved the graphic design.

I went back into Keyshot to highlight the textures of the models to emphasize the difference between the mesenchymal and adipocyte cell types. Additionally, I added a motion blur to the apoptotic adipocyte to grab the reader’s attention.

I also pushed the colors of the models and the background to create more depth in the poster. Lastly, I modified the graphic elements in the poster to create a cleaner design.