Academics

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Graphic and Motion Design for Public Engagement

Our work helps communicate research creatively, providing a solid visual identity and improving impact. We have experience working directly with academics to create valuable creative material for their public engagement projects.

 
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Our illustrated infographic design process

We put together a tutorial series that gives you an insight into our illustrated infographic design process from start to finish.

Academics we’ve worked with

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Case Study 1

Branding that communicates climate emotions

Feeling Planet

Creating a new brand, website, report and workshop materials for a programme that explores emotional responses to climate change through creative writing.

Working with Dr Sophie Nicholls @ Teesside University

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Case Study 2

Infographic Design for Dr Brendan Lawson

We created an illustration and animation concept for an infographic communicating Dr Lawson's resarch into issues trustworthiness of climate apps.

 
 

"Festoon did an excellent job of turning our findings into accessible, engaging and logical infographics. They worked well really well in our public report, press release and social media promotions."

Dr Brendan Lawson - PhD Media and Communication, University of Leeds

 
 
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Our process

This is a timelapse transformation showing our infographic design process from PowerPoint presentation to concept sketch and final design.

Right: Our infographic design from sketch to final piece, visualising the research of Dr Brendan Lawson from the University of Leeds's research.

Case Study 3

A digital health solution for early dyslexia diagnosis

DIMMAND

We designed the creative concept behind the digital health dyslexia screening solution aimed at improving the early detection, monitoring, and management of dyslexia (DIMMAND) in young children (4-8 years).

Working with researchers @ Imperial College London

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Case Study 4

Infographic communicating research on UK 'sexting' laws & education

Birmingham City University

Project Lead: Dr Andrea Anastassiou, Assistant Lecturer/Doctoral Researcher

This infographic was designed to encapsulate the essence of a project poised to challenge and possibly change the landscape of digital privacy, consent, and education among the youth in the UK. Through compelling visuals and succinct summaries, it aims to engage, inform, and inspire action among policymakers, educators, and the public.