I want to know more about bioprinting and tissue engineering, specifically the printing process and how bioink is actually created. I want to know how cells become an organoid step-by-step. Furthermore, I want to confirm my belief that a bioprinter prints tissue in layers just like a normal 3D printer.

The deliverable I plan to create is an infographic displaying all of my pertinent research on bioprinting and tissue engineering, visually. Drawing inspiration from Manuel Lima’s The Book of Trees: Visualizing Branches of Knowledge, I will design a creative layout and display the information in a striking yet relevant way.

1. Research. (Nov. 25)

I consulted online databases and conducted primarily internet-driven research.

2. Compile the most interesting and relevant sources. (Nov. 30)

https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/3dbrendanlukas/?p=164

3. Design general layout of infographic. (Dec. 2)

I wanted to display the bioprinting process visually, but not in a boring series of listed steps. Thus I set out to display “How Bioprinting Works” in a unique way, so I chose a minimalist pipeline design that functions as a timeline. Furthermore, I felt it would be beneficial to display the complicated information in a simple yet sleek way.

4. Translate research into visual designs arranged logically on the infographic. (Dec. 9)

Here is my first draft of the infographic. I utilized graphics from select resources and edited them in Photoshop and Illustrator to custom fit them within my pipeline design. Then I compiled all relevant information from select resources to map out each step in the bioprinting process.

5. Review and revise. (Dec. 14)

I altered the title design and layout, color scheme, body text and leading, decreased the font size, fixed the pipeline alignment, swapped the syringe/hydrogel image, found an image with a WOW factor for the last step, and added in my resources at the bottom of the infographic.

6. Complete! (Dec. 21)

I set out to learn more about the bioprinting process and then create a visual guide in the form of an infographic to illustrate what I learned. Looking back, I am happy with what I have accomplished. I favored a minimalist design in order to bring the graphics and step-by-step information to the forefront. I believe this shows what I have learned in a way that is easy to follow along and is visually striking. Now I know a lot more about the inner workings of bioprinting. Overall, this process has opened my eyes to the impressive current state of bioprinting. In addition, I am increasingly more excited for its potential to change the face of healthcare around the world!