Scientific Illustration Gallery

Nicoletta Barolini, Art Director & Science Visualizer at Columbia University, works with faculty and staff to create illustrations, digital paintings, animations, and infographics that support research and ideas. Before joining Columbia, she worked at Raven Press Medical Publishers, Wolters Kluwer Health, and Oxford University Press. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on transforming research ideas into clear, effective images.

Email her at [email protected] to inquire about creating graphics, illustrations, and explainer animations that promote your work and showcase your research.

Nicoletta also runs the Visualizing Science talks and webinars, learn more about them here.
If you have a subject you would like to see addressed in a Visualizing Science event email [email protected].

Pricing
Fees vary based on the complexity and time required for each project.
The rate is $85/hour.

Pricing Guide:

• Infographic/Abstracts & Simple Color Illustration: 3–6 hours, $255–$510
  Visualization of data with flat shapes, simple lines, icons, and text for clear communication.
   
• Moderate Color Illustration: 7–10 hours, $595–$850
  Includes highlights, shadows, textures, and multiple structures for more depth.
   
• Complex Color Illustration: 10–14 hours, $850–$1,190
  Realistic renderings with highlights, shadows, textures, and intricate anatomy.

For a customized quote, please contact us with details about your project.
Please note that all payments must be made via a Columbia departmental chartstring number.