Dr. Laura Stötefeld
Between Science & Aesthetics
Complex biological and medical processes are often difficult to put into words. As an illustrator, I give these processes a clear, precise, and vivid visual form.With my PhD in the scientific field and my passion for detail, I combine academic accuracy with an aesthetic approach. Whether microscopic cell structures, the diversity of flora and fauna, or complex biological processes. I translate your data into graphics that are truly understood.
Workflow & Technology
Digital Workflow & Formats
I work primarily digitally to guarantee maximum flexibility and a timely realization of your project. For creating your digital illustrations and infographics, I use industry-standard Adobe software (specifically Adobe Illustrator for vector-based graphics). At the end of the project, you will receive the file exactly in the preferred format for your medium – whether for print or web (e.g., as .AI, .PDF, .JPEG, .PNG, .SVG).
The Path to the Finished Illustration
A successful project is built on a clear, shared foundation. Ideally, you already bring clearly defined ideas, briefings, or initial rough sketches to the start of the project. Based on this information and my hourly rate, I will create an individual and transparent cost estimation for you, which already includes two revision stages. This gives you full transparency and flexibility for your budget planning.
Analog Options (Upon Request)
Although my focus is on digital creation, analog work remains fully possible. Upon request, I realize projects using traditional tools such as pencil, ink, watercolor, or charcoal. These are then scanned at high resolution so they can be flexibly processed or enhanced digitally.
Why Scientific Illustration?
Scientific Validity
As a PhD biologist, I understand your data, technical terms, and research topics without needing long explanations. Every botanical key feature, every anatomical structure, and every zoological characteristic is accurately and precisely represented.
Visual Clarity
Scientific topics, such as complex biological processes or medical relationships, often transport too much information at once. I filter out the essentials. Through the targeted use of color, focus, and composition, I make educational content and experimental setups understandable at a glance.
Tailored Aesthetics
From textbooks to presentations: I adapt the visual style exactly to your target audience. Whether high-precision, clean vector graphics for medical research, structured infographics for complex data, detailed botanical drawings, or witty cartoons for educational teaching – everything is optimized directly for modern digital and print use.