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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

What does the Texas night sky reveal? Our two page spread for the Texas Highways April Issue features hand drawn key constellations, with the McDonald Observatory anchoring the scene ✨ Art by Kay Angerer, SayoStudio.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

8 years, 4 projects, one mission: making ocean and climate science impossible to ignore. See how our sustained partnership with the Benioff Ocean Science Initiative turns complex research into visual tools that actually move people. Read the case study: zurl.co/zCAvM

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We’re excited to share that Claire Agosti has joined founder Nicolle Fuller as Partner and COO at SayoStudio, after six years shaping our creative and operational growth. We're excited for this next chapter, congratulations Claire!

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

What sets advanced micro CT imaging apart, and why does it need impactful graphic design to communicate this? Our studio designed a buyers guide for Micro Photonics, showcasing the capabilities of micro CT systems through cohesive visuals, bold color, and vibrant imagery zurl.co/Ho7j3

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

How is AI transforming the way we explore the night sky? Our feature art and cover for @skyandtelescope.bsky.social Magazine tell the story of how neural networks are accelerating astronomical discoveries zurl.co/T1pzj

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Can your cleantech story stand on its own without explanation? Our free 24 point checklist helps teams turn complex technologies into clear, credible visuals that support investor conversations and show how innovation scales beyond the lab. Download here: zurl.co/1WtlW

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Credibility in climate tech depends on transparency. In our latest blog, we explain how poor visuals can undermine trust in carbon markets, and how clear, data-based graphics help assess verification, policy context, and growth assumptions. zurl.co/gbezf

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

How do groundwater and aquifer systems contribute to surface level deflation or uplift? For the Winter 2026 Earth Matters issue, SayoStudio illustrated a series of figures showing how scientists use satellites to monitor these changes over time across New Mexico. Art by Ari Gea, SayoStudio.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

At Cleantech Forum North America, our founder Nicolle Fuller heard the same challenge: new tech must be compelling enough to replace existing systems. In our latest blog, she shares how visual storytelling gives cleantech a competitive edge: zurl.co/YNcPz

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

What are the applications of quantum physics? In our podcast episode with Google’s Trond Anderson, we discuss where quantum research is headed and how key experiments are improving our understanding of physics overall. More on our blog: zurl.co/Pd7Bk

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

In our podcast episode with Trond Anderson from Google Quantum AI, we discuss how quantum computing works. In this clip, Trond talks through how to visualize the true power of a supercomputer. More on our blog: zurl.co/cwwwu

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

What actually happens inside a quantum computer? In this SayoStudio Podcast, Google Quantum AI’s Trond Andersen shows how science visuals reveal the beauty and strangeness of quantum research, from braiding anyons to qubits colder than space zurl.co/XEHDl

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Visualizing Quantum Computing with Google’s Trond Andersen

What actually happens inside a quantum computer? In this SayoStudio Podcast episode, Google Quantum AI’s Trond Andersen unpacks how science visuals reveal th...

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

How do you visualize something as abstract as quantum entanglement without losing technical accuracy? With 15+ custom illustrations & animations for papers, cover art, and conferences, our ongoing work with Google Quantum AI helps breakthroughs stand out zurl.co/1YK9d

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

What can quantum processors discover today? Inspired by Richard Feynman’s decades-old vision of quantum simulation, our illustration accompanies research from Google Quantum AI exploring early, small-scale “discoverino” moments already enabled by quantum processors. #sciart

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Ever wonder what life looks like beneath the snow? Our Science News illustration reveals the subnivium, a hidden layer of burrows and air pockets where microbes support soil health, and marmots, pikas, and grouse shelter and forage all winter.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Collaborating with researchers like Ted Bergin to visualize exciting, impactful science is why we love what we do. We’re grateful for the kind testimonial.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

What does one of the ocean’s most mysterious giants really look like? SayoStudio illustrated this giant squid for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium as part of A Wondrous Phenomenon, an exhibition exploring its biology, scale, and deep-sea habitat.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

From quantum computing and cancer research to wildfire hazards and water data systems, our 2025 projects show the value of science visuals. Check out our project highlights: zurl.co/88r1O . Happy holidays from the SayoStudio team!

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

We’re excited to share our animation created for Google Quantum AI honoring the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking 100 years since the early foundations of quantum mechanics. Here’s to the next century of quantum discovery!

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Trust matters in science visuals. While AI can be part of the creative toolkit, using it without care can weaken credibility. In our latest blog, we share how to use AI responsibly, for example as a style reference for our HIV tripwire illustration shown here. Read more on the blog: zurl.co/hZ4DG

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

As we head into colder weather, we're reflecting on our work with De-Ice. We helped them communicate their invisible electromagnetic de-icing tech with animation, showing how it works and why it matters. Read the full case study: zurl.co/zA5Vy

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

A few weeks ago we attended the VERGE Impact conference and left energized by the ideas and conversations shaping climate tech. Check out our latest blog post about our five key insights into climate tech communication trends: zurl.co/DypAO

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Among the studies highlighted by the editors of AACR’s journals in November were sucralose’s effect on immunotherapy and a gene signature predictive of CAR T-cell therapy response. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/82t95Sc @aacrjournals.bsky.social

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We’re thrilled to see several of SayoStudio’s illustrations featured in Tempe’s latest Consumer Confidence & Water Quality Report! Our new stormwater figure shows how runoff is collected and conveyed, reminding everyone to help keep pollutants out of stormwater.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Thank you to Dr. Hochedlinger for the kind words on our illustration! We visualized bivalent genes as a train-track journey through blood cell fate—showing how stem cell balance can shift, and differentiation can derail.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

How does water quality change as you go deeper underground? 💧 Our cover illustration for Earth Matters (Summer 2025) for the New Mexico Bureau of Geology shows the layers of fresh, brackish, and saline water beneath the state’s surface. Read more here: zurl.co/gdPQm

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Excited to share our figure for @tessgrainger.bsky.social’s team at the University of Guelph! Their new study includes a synthesis about the role of equilibrium in ecology that proposes four ways that empiricists can address the equilibrium assumption in their research: zurl.co/JkFdI

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

A DNA double helix filled with scenes of real-world chemistry introduces the new edition of Chemistry The Science in Context. Designed by SayoStudio, the cover shows how the textbook connects core chemistry concepts to real careers in medicine, labs, and ocean research.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

When glaciers shrink & satellites go dark, who tells the story of climate science? For #ClimateTech innovators, building solutions isn’t enough—they must earn trust through clear, credible storytelling. Read more: zurl.co/PJ3Xb #SciComm #Sustainability

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Excited to join sustainability leaders at Trellis Impact 25 for the first time! We usually spend our days deep in science visuals and can’t wait to meet the people building the future of climate, biodiversity, and sustainability. Who else is going?

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Want your sustainability report to do more than check boxes? Learn how thoughtful visuals can turn data into a clear, compelling story about your organization’s impact. Check our our blog post on how to use images effectively in sustainability reports: zurl.co/DRYbw

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Earlier this month we hosted our webinar on color in science visuals, exploring how thoughtful palettes and contrast can transform your figures. Check out our new blog post for a practical guide to using color in your science figures: zurl.co/Bc4xR

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

How do you summarize complex data in a way that’s visually engaging? We collaborated with New Mexico’s Water Data group on their 2025 Water Data Plan, illustrating diagrams that show how diverse tools support long-term planning and resilient management for the state’s future.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Don’t miss our webinar tomorrow (Oct. 2, 11am PST) on using color to design clear, cohesive scientific figures: zurl.co/zIp9a. This figure shows Co-GeMs boosting immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer, highlighting a workflow for the Byrne Lab. #sciart

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Today we’re featuring our gut-brain axis figure for the University of Texas. Want your science figures to stand out? Sign up for our free October 2 webinar to learn how to use color for cohesive, accessible, and focused figures. Register here: zurl.co/lP74q

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

What makes intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles so difficult? For Science News Magazine, SayoStudio illustrated the science behind ICBM defense, showing the unique challenges in boost, midcourse, and terminal phases and why the midcourse is especially complex.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

How does MBX 4291, a new long-acting GLP-1/GIP co-agonist, work? We collaborated with MBX Biosciences to illustrate its dual-receptor mechanism and extended activity, creating visuals for presentations, reports, and the web.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

How can smart color choices transform your science figures? Join us Oct 2 for a free webinar on cohesive palettes, designing for color blindness, and using color to guide focus! Register here: zurl.co/lP74q

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

From supply chain maps to feature images, science visuals are key for tech companies. In our latest blog, we share 5 must-have graphics that distill complexity, build visibility, and drive growth. Read more on our blog: zurl.co/EsrrY

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

We’re excited to share our cover art for Ryan Farokhzad and PI Jinjun Shi! We illustrated how Nanosphere delivers two cancer treatments: siRNA to silence oncogenes and mRNA to activate tumor-suppressing proteins. zurl.co/gtVM1

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Electrons race nearly a mile underground, looping 5 times before colliding in detectors like GlueX. See SayoStudio’s hand-illustrated piece by Nicolle Fuller & Claire Agosti for GW Research Magazine: zurl.co/GtTGZ . Thanks to George Washington University for the kind words!

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

SayoStudio’s Claire and Nicolle discuss the challenges of starting projects with new clients and why clear communication of both technical and artistic details is essential to successful collaboration.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

In this clip, SayoStudio’s Claire and Nicolle share what it’s like to create two very different kinds of science visuals: cover art and figure design. Even with their different visual styles, similar concept development and creative process is used to bring bold, impactful science stories to life.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Balancing creative work with business, tackling concept challenges, team building, imposter syndrome, and finding community. SayoStudio’s Nicolle Fuller and Claire Agosti share insights in today’s podcast zurl.co/tNwWr.

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Behind the Scenes at a Science Illustration Studio - Blog - SayoStudio

What’s it like to run a science illustration studio? Go behind the scenes at SayoStudio as we balance creative work, business operations, and team growth.

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

How does heritable memory shape biology? We designed the Rechavi Lab’s website to showcase their research on transgenerational epigenetics and neural decision-making, capturing their bold vision of science while providing a platform for collaboration. zurl.co/q6PbB

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Are your figures doing your research justice? In our recent webinar, we shared simple, powerful design tips to make your scientific visuals clear and compelling. Here’s a recap of the top strategies you can use to strengthen your figures. Read more here: zurl.co/ntvi8

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

How do you visualize the strange behavior of exotic quasiparticles? SayoStudio’s Claire Agosti illustrated this series for @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social KITP programs, exploring fractionalization from quantum materials to engineered simulators. Read more: zurl.co/GQ3ia

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Love how this #sciart turned out for @theaacr.bsky.social! Illustrated by our founder, Nicolle fuller

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Last week we hosted our first webinar with Founder Nicolle Fuller, sharing tips on designing impactful science figures like this one for Dr. James Byrne on GEMs for therapeutic gas delivery. Subscribe here to be notified when the recording is live: zurl.co/bDqi7

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SayoStudio @sayostudio.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

How do you visualize the inner logic of cells using AI? We created this animation for the @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social to bring GREmLN to life; their AI model trained on CELLxGENE data to help researchers understand gene behavior, early disease signals, and treatment possibilities.

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