Birgit Lukowski
DESIGN AND
PRESENTATION SPACE
WORKSHOPS
FOR GRADUATES & EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS
Designing Effective Academic Posters
to the point
Clear at Glance - Successfully Communicate your Research at the Next Virtual or Physical Event
Poster sessions are an integral part of almost every scientific conference. Their purpose is to highlight research results, visualize them and stimulate discussion. To draw your audience in, you need a crystal-clear message, a text format optimized for best legibility, well-chosen graphics and above all, a convincing layout for a printed or digital format.
Basic rules of graphic design help you to arrange your research visually well-ordered and compelling. The workshop also provides time for practice and feedback - participants come away from the course with a designed or redesigned poster.
1 or 2 Day Workshop | 6 / 12h | English / German
> in presence or online
Designing Effective
Academic Posters
to the point
Clear at Glance - Successfully Communicate your Research at the Next Virtual or Physical Event
Poster sessions are an integral part of almost every scientific conference. Their purpose is to highlight research results, visualize them and stimulate discussion. To draw your audience in, you need a crystal-clear message, a text format optimized for best legibility, well-chosen graphics and above all, a convincing layout for a printed or digital format.
Basic rules of graphic design help you to arrange your research visually well-ordered and compelling. The workshop also provides time for practice and feedback - participants come away from the course with a designed or redesigned poster.
1 or 2 Day Workshop | 6 / 12h | English / German
> in presence or online
Next Level - E-Poster Design
elaborate
From traditional paper posters to digitally presented interactive posters
The 2-day workshop provides the basic knowledge of how to conceptualise and design an appealing traditional paper poster and how to ultimately transform it into an appealing e-poster. E-posters should be designed to fully utilise the possibilities of the digital medium - e.g. audio, video, hyperlinks, enlarged graphics, animations. In the future, e-posters will be designed to be increasingly interactive so that the audience can navigate through research contents autonomously.
2 Day Workshop | 12h | English / German
> in presence or online
Next Level
E-Poster Design
elaborate
From traditional paper posters to digitally presented interactive posters
The 2-day workshop provides the basic knowledge of how to conceptualise and design an appealing traditional paper poster and how to ultimately transform it into an appealing e-poster. E-posters should be designed to fully utilise the possibilities of the digital medium - e.g. audio, video, hyperlinks, enlarged graphics, animations. In the future, e-posters will be designed to be increasingly interactive so that the audience can navigate through research contents autonomously.
2 Day Workshop | 12h | English / German
> in presence or online
constructive
| Feedback |
Graduate Centre - Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) | 2022
»Keep up the great work and offering these workshops!
Thank you for the opportunity for joining such a good course.
I learned a lot from this training.«
Academic Poster All-Inclusive
target-oriented
Concept + Design + Presentation = 100% Knowledge Transfer
Among other challenges researchers are requested to communicate their work and knowledge to a wide range of various audiences by the means of posters and presentations. Moreover, right now researchers should be well prepared for a poster presentation even at a virtual conference.
The workshop conveys and trains the major skills how to conceptualize, visualize and finally present scientific content in a target-oriented, accessible and compelling manner and takes into focus how closely design and presentations skills must be linked to successfully convey academic knowledge.
2 Day Workshop | 12h | English / German
> in presence or online
Academic Poster
All-Inclusive
target-oriented
Concept + Design + Presentation = 100% Knowledge Transfer
Among other challenges researchers are requested to communicate their work and knowledge to a wide range of various audiences by the means of posters and presentations. Moreover, right now researchers should be well prepared for a poster presentation even at a virtual conference.
The workshop conveys and trains the major skills how to conceptualize, visualize and finally present scientific content in a target-oriented, accessible and compelling manner and takes into focus how closely design and presentations skills must be linked to successfully convey academic knowledge.
2 Day Workshop | 12h | English / German
> in presence or online
Design Basics in Science Communication
hands-on
Brush up your design skills to successfully communicate your science
This training conveys a basic knowledge about the compelling usage of graphical elements (typography, image, colour) and the application of the key principles of graphic design (proportion, composition, alignment, white space, etc.) to professionally and effectively present academic contents.
Participants will have the opportunity to train their design skills hands-on, as well as to get the best out of their drafts, by analysing and discussing with group and trainer during the practical exercises.
(Please notice: the workshop is not about complex data visualisation).
1,5 / 2 Day Workshop | 6h / 12h | English / German
> in presence or online
Design Basics in Science Communication
hands-on
Brush up your design skills to successfully communicate your science
This training conveys a basic knowledge about the compelling usage of graphical elements (typography, image, colour) and the application of the key principles of graphic design (proportion, composition, alignment, white space, etc.) to professionally and effectively present academic contents.
Participants will have the opportunity to train their design skills hands-on, as well as to get the best out of their drafts, by analysing and discussing with group and trainer during the practical exercises.
(Please notice: the workshop is not about complex data visualisation).
1,5 / 2 Day Workshop | 6h / 12h | English / German
> in presence or online
practical
| Feedback |
Design Basics in Science Communication - ZEWK TU Berlin, January 2024
»Special thanks to Birgit Lukowski for wonderfully presenting all the important topics, tricks and ideas. I gave it excellent evaluation. The course deserves it.«
Visualize it - Using Affinity V2
illustrative
A Software Training
Affinity V2 offers a streamlined access to all essential functions for professional publishing workflows, from designing precise vector and raster graphics as well as to create professional layouts for various purposes and contexts.
It is a powerful ally for science communication, enabling you to create engaging, accurate, and visually compelling materials that enhance the impact of your work.
Its blend of affordability (one-time payment model) and capability makes it especially attractive for educators, researchers, and communicators looking to elevate their publications, presentations, papers, posters, and infographics.
2 Day Workshop | 12h | English / German
Lecture, analysis, practical exercises, feedback
Visualize it - Using Affinity V2
illustrative
A Software Training
Affinity V2 offers a streamlined access to all essential functions for professional publishing workflows, from designing precise vector and raster graphics as well as to create professional layouts for various purposes and contexts.
It is a powerful ally for science communication, enabling you to create engaging, accurate, and visually compelling materials that enhance the impact of your work.
Its blend of affordability (one-time payment model) and capability makes it especially attractive for educators, researchers, and communicators looking to elevate their publications, presentations, papers, posters, and infographics.
2 Day Workshop | 12h | English / German
Lecture, analysis, practical exercises, feedback
AI-Design-Tools for Scientific Presentations
professional
On Overview – how to get started using AI powered Design Platforms
The workshop provides an overview of a selection of the currently most popular AI design tools for the creation of presentations. It highlights their potential, key features and possible applications.One objective of this workshop is to gain criteria to assess to what extent and for what purposes, these AI-powered design tools can be used sensibly and effectively for scientific presentations and visualisations.The seminar is intended to provide a platform to experiment with AI generated designs, to try out what works for you and what doesn‘t, as well as sharing your experiences and analysing the design results with group and trainer.
1 / 2 Day Workshop | 6h / 12h | English / German
Lecture, analysis, practical exercises, feedback
AI-Design-Tools for Scientific Presentations
professional
On Overview – how to get started using AI powered Design Platforms
The workshop provides an overview of a selection of the currently most popular AI design tools for the creation of presentations. It highlights their potential, key features and possible applications.One objective of this workshop is to gain criteria to assess to what extent and for what purposes, these AI-powered design tools can be used sensibly and effectively for scientific presentations and visualisations.The seminar is intended to provide a platform to experiment with AI generated designs, to try out what works for you and what doesn‘t, as well as sharing your experiences and analysing the design results with group and trainer.
1 / 2 Day Workshop | 6h / 12h | English / German
Lecture, analysis, practical exercises, feedback
effective
| Feedback |
Honours Programm at Friedrich-Schiller University Jena | 2022
»Getting from the basics to your own poster was very exciting and Ms Lukowski did an excellent job.
The workshop was very professionally prepared and included a lot of details, highly recommended!«
Communication is Key
mindful
Based upon my extensive teaching experience in visual communication and in various academic contexts, all workshop concepts are developed offering you practice-oriented knowledge and practical training to conceptualize, design and present research content effectively and in a visually pleasing manner.
My approach is built upon the cornerstone that successful and target-oriented communication always requires the perfect interplay of three components: reasoned conception, excellent design skills and strong presentation competencies.
BIRGIT LUKOWSKI
Communication Designer, Lecturer in Presentation
Techniques and Visual Communication
Graphic Design Studio Berlin
SUEDSTERN. Visual Communication
Cell Phone: +49 (0)170 54 74 039
reliable
Collaboration
BERLIN
Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) |
Netzwerk CLIEEN
Cluster of Excellence | Matters of Activity | HU Berlin
Institute for Latin American Studies | FU Berlin
SFB/TRR227 Ultrafast Spin Dynamics | FU Berlin
ZEWK | TU Berlin
BREMEN
BYRD | Bremen Early Career Researcher Development | Universität Bremen
Early Career Researcher Academy | Leibniz Science
Campus for Digital Public Health | University of Bremen
HAMBURG
Graduate Academy for Technology and Innovation | TUH
Graduate School of Materials Science | ZHM | TUH |
PIER | Education Platform | Hamburg Research Academy
NIEDERSACHSEN
OLTECH | Graduate School Science, Medicine and Technology
3GO | Graduate School for Social Sciences and Humanities | Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
SACHSEN
Graduate Academy Dresden | TU Dresden
Graduate Academy | Leipzig University
HYP*MOL | Leipzig University | Summer School 2024 Karlsbad (CZ)
Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Leipzig
InProTUC | Technische Universität Chemnitz
INSINA Symposium | Technische Universität Chemnitz
THÜRINGEN
Honours Programm | Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Max Planck School of Photonics | Jena
SACHSEN-ANHALT
International Graduate School InGrA
Lehrerprofessionalität und Lehrerbildungsforschung
GRK INTERFACH
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (MLU)
NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN
Research School (RUB) | Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Universität Paderborn
MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN
Graduate Academy | University of Rostock
Friedrich-Löffler-Institut Greifswald
SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN
Graduate Center | Kiel University
Europa-Universität Flensburg |
Zentrum für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung
BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
IWS | Department of Hydromechanics and Modelling of Hydrosystems (LH2) | University of Stuttgart
GRADUS | Zentrum für Lehre und Weiterbildung | zlw | Universität Stuttgart
BAYERN
Graduate Centre | Friedrich-Alexander-University | Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
BBCE | Institute of Biomaterials (WW7)
Graduate School of Social Sciences | Bamberg University
Graduate School | University of Bayreuth
HESSEN
Research Academy (MARA) | Philipps-Universität Marburg
RHEINLAND-PFALZ
University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU)
available
Contact
Dipl. Designerin Birgit Lukowski
Leberstraße 2 | 10829 Berlin
+49 (0) 170 54 74 039
mail to:
lukowski(at)suedstern-grafik.deStr.-Nr. 18/428/00687
Gestaltung und Konzept:
© Birgit Lukowski
make an
observation
form a
hypothesis
perform
experiment
analyse
data
report
findings
communicate
results
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