My name is Colleen and I am a visual storyteller.
I am dedicated to creating visual strategies that make big ideas accessible and visually compelling for students, professionals, and the general public alike while maintaining the storyteller's visual identity.
tell your story.
Tell your story:
Let's make something great together
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Current large scale projects
MASTERS
RESEARCH
PROJECT
2018-2019
SUGAR SCRAMBLE
An educational game seeking to teach undergraduate biochemistry students the glucose metabolism pathways. A MRP completed as part of the Master of Science in Biomedical Communication program at the University of Toronto.
Steps to visualizing your science
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First contact
Contact me with a description of your project including the deadline, usage, and venue/format and I will provide a quote free-of-charge.
Creating your visualization
Establishing your
visual goals
Contracts & rights
We will negotiate a contract that will protect both parties and document the schedule and fees related to the project.
Communicate your needs and goals for your visualization. We can meet in-person, over skype, or correspond via email—whatever works best for you—to come up with a plan to best communicate your science!
I will work iteratively, sending you sketches for your feedback to ensure I am meeting your communicative goals and that it's something great!
Have a story in mind?
Drop a line!
Hometown in Toronto, ON, Canada
Currently based in Arlington, MA, USA
If possible, please include
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A description of your project
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The intended venue and format of the visualization
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the project deadline
...and I will provide a quote no-strings-attached!
Looking forward to hearing from you!