Going Graphic: Creating Images
Pascale Lane, MD, FASN
Fearless Physician, Scientist, Educator. Pediatric Nephrology | Biomedical Research, Trials, Publishing | Full Professor
Last week I showed you my patient information sheet on Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP) a common vasculitis that often involves the kidney. It was completely text-based, so very boring.
The most important and longest area of the text involved the symptoms of HSP. These included gut, kidney, skin, and joints. Since the diagnosis and treatment are driven by the symptoms of the disorder, these should be communicated thoroughly.
I like creating my images using icons from The Noun Project. This website provides millions of icons, many for free. An annual subscription runs $39.95. It has apps to use it from within PowerPoint, Word, and other common software programs. Once you find an icon, you can download it in any color you want. If you work for an organization that wants branded materials, they can specify colors with codes as well.
I downloaded a human figure outline and placed the gut and kidneys in their approximate anatomic locations. I put a cross-section of skin on the thigh, since the lower extremities are most affected, and an ankle joint in the other leg.
I arranged this image in PowerPoint, then saved it as a photo file.
Next week we will see how it serves as the centerpiece of a new patient information sheet.
Professor, Chief Technology Applications and Translational Research at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
5 年I have some tricks to do this, I use for some of my work (its more literal but maybe of interest to you) I also? connect with some early graphics designers (that may be help if you are interested)