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Thomas

So You Want to Be a Scientific Illustrator?

By Freelance
I get this question a lot. Emails from Phd-students or postdocs thinking about making the switch to scientific illustration, wanting to know how I did it, whether it’s realistic, and what to expect. For years I answered each one individually. This post is my attempt to write a proper answer once and for all. Read More

April 10, 2026
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Betof Logo (final)

Logo Anatomy: Creating the Betof Lab Identity

By Logo Design
Logo design represents a unique challenge that differs significantly from my other scientific illustration work. While most of my projects involve visualization of complex scientific concepts, logo design requires you to distill sometimes complex ideas into their simplest, most recognizable form. In this case study, I’ll take you through my complete process for the Betof Lab logo – from initial concepts to final design. Read More

August 22, 2025
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Scientific illustrations should speak to the senses without fatiguing the mind.

Alexander von Humboldt
September 25, 2024
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The Invention of Nature

The Invention of Nature

By Book Tip

A book recommendation might seem a little unusual here, but as a huge fan of Alexander von Humboldt, this book is very special to me. And if you’re a fan of exploration and science, like me, you’ll love The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf. Read More

September 25, 2024
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The Machine Behind the Illustrations

By Hardware
I’ve been building my own PCs since around 2001, when I assembled my very first machine from scratch. I was incredibly excited — new parts, everything laid out on the desk. I powered it on, it booted up, and about 30 seconds later it shut itself off. I smelled something. That specific burnt plastic smell. Turns out I had mounted the CPU cooler correctly but forgotten to plug the fan in. I had fried a brand new CPU. The next day I walked to the computer store and bought a new one. That’s the kind of mistake you only make once.
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January 17, 2023
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