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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Sep 3

Super proud to support organizations protecting knowledge that belongs to all of us. Read the full story about PEDP's new identity here: screening-tools.com/blog/blog-po...

Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves — Data + Screening Tools

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves…

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Sep 3

The brand draws from traditional archival aesthetics: paper-inspired colors, layouts that recreate an archivist's desk, and a monogram that serves as an authenticity seal. Every visual element reinforces that these aren't just digital files, but essential knowledge we all rely on.

Slide with the text: We're preserving tools and datasets that have been paid for by the American people and developed for all of us.

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Sep 3

I had the pleasure of working with the Public Environmental Data Partners to create a visual identity that transforms abstract digital preservation into something tangible and trustworthy.

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Sep 3

New branding work! Since January 2025, critical environmental datasets are being systematically removed from federal websites, information we all need to understand climate risks and protect public health.

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · May 13

I was thrilled to support their vision by designing a small visual identity that captures the lagoon's ecological essence, helping this crucial conversation on nature's rights reach new audiences. #BiennaleArchitettura2025

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · May 13

For the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, Katja Schechtner and Alex Putzer affiliated with IDRA and Università Ca' Foscari Venezia are challenging us to reconsider the rights of the Venice lagoon through a thoughtful Manifesto. #rightsofnature

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Mar 4

I wrote a piece exploring these ideas in depth. Check it out here: medium.com/user-experie...
Get in touch if you need help finding the right metaphor for your research or innovation!

The secret of good metaphors

How do metaphors and analogies work? What makes a good metaphor?

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Mar 4

For years I've used visual metaphors without truly understanding how they work. After months of exploration, I think I've gained a better sense of what makes a good metaphor and why they're crucial for communicating complex ideas. #scicomm

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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Feb 14

You're scrolling through your feed when suddenly you stop, your eyes drawn to something fascinating!

You've got until noon ET TODAY (Feb 14) to register for the first Water Whys UA Visual SciComm Seminar speaker, freelance graphic designer @louischarron.bsky.social.

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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Feb 14

Can't wait to learn about this today for the @waterwhysua.bsky.social Visual SciComm Seminar! It's not too late for folks to register for this free virtual talk! waterwhys.org/seminar/spri...

SPRING 2025

Spring 2025 Visual SciComm Seminar Join us for this virtual speaker series on a wide range of topics related to visual scientific communication. The Spring series will take place on Fridays (see each...

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Feb 5

I explored how storytelling, metaphors, and beauty transform complex science into compelling stories, blending theory with techniques developed over years of practice.
If your institution would benefit from this perspective on science communication, let's connect!

Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Feb 5

Yesterday marked an exciting milestone: my first public lecture sharing insights from nearly a decade of design for science communication! At Quantum Creators Con at the City College of New York, I presented "How to Make Science Captivating"
#scicomm #quantumcomputing

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Jan 28

This marks our first venture into science communication for the humanities, and I'm grateful to @slingerland.bsky.social for trusting us with telling this story!

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Jan 28

We’re proud to share our latest video about the Database of Religious History, a scientific initiative that maps how religions have evolved across millennia. I wrote and produced the piece, with @narrative612.bsky.social bringing it to life through stunning animation.
youtu.be/bkTVIZAwZ4c?...

Exploring Religion's Past, Present, and Future

YouTube video by Database of Religious History

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Jan 28

How do you tell the story of a database?
First, reveal why this data matters for both scientists and the public, and second, bring it to life through beautiful animation!
#scicomm

People gathering around a fire camp at Stonehenge

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Jan 14

Looking to collaborate with more research teams! If your lab needs a fresh visual identity that communicates your work clearly and beautifully, let's connect!

Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Jan 14

The refined palette and typography blend academic heritage with technological innovation symbolizing the work of the Lab. Check out the website here: livablecitylab.yale.edu

Livable City Lab

At Yale Livable City Lab we use large geospatial datasets and new technologies to study how the design and planning or urban environments impact human behavior and sustainability.

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Jan 14

We created a dynamic logo featuring an expanding town square, brought to life through vibrant gradients. The identity incorporates abstract shapes drawn from actual city blocks studied at the Lab, creating a bridge between research and design.

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Jan 14

Thrilled to share one of my favorite projects from 2024: the new visual identity and website for Yale Livable City Lab!
#visualidentity #branding #sciencecommunication

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Nov 22

If you'd like to see me chat about these topics, catch the full interview here: youtu.be/CfyxDpXwaLU?...
#scicomm #sciart #designforscience

SciComm with Style - Louis Charron designs science experiences

YouTube video by Fromthelabbench

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Nov 22

👀 Excited to share my very first interview about my work as a designer in science communication! I had a great conversation with @fromthelabbench.bsky.social we talked about the role of beauty, the importance of naivety and the power of metaphors. ↓

Paige Jarreau @fromthelabbench.bsky.social · Nov 22

My inaugural blog post for “SciComm with Style,” a blog on scicommlexicon.com!

An interview with science designer Louis Charron and a discussion on why beauty, metaphors, and scientists collaborating with creatives matter.
scicommlexicon.com/blog/f/scien... #sciart #design #science #scicomm

Science Design: Beauty is Undervalued

An interview with science designer Louis Charron

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Arjen Stolk @stolkarjen.bsky.social · Nov 15

So impressed with the results! Louis and the team really dug into the research and came up with a clear and insightful video translation 🔬

Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Nov 13

🧠📄 How do you turn a complex neuroscience paper into a 3-minute story everyone can understand?
New collaboration with @interactingminds.bsky.social reveals surprising links between early childhood & overcoming stereotypes. 👇

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Nov 13

Working hand-in-hand with scientists Arjen Stolk & Saskia B. J. Koch from script to storyboard, this research came to life through Janès Zabukovec's animation magic ✨
youtu.be/I8nyqvRKNQM?...
#SciComm #Neuroscience

How can we overcome stereotypes?

YouTube video by Consortium for Interacting Minds

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Nov 13

🧠📄 How do you turn a complex neuroscience paper into a 3-minute story everyone can understand?
New collaboration with @interactingminds.bsky.social reveals surprising links between early childhood & overcoming stereotypes. 👇

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Louis Charron @louischarron.bsky.social · Oct 8

Check out more: www.louischarron.io