Science, Made Visible
I help researchers turn dense figures into visuals that get accepted, cited, and remembered, backed by hands-on experience as an MD candidate and published researcher.
● Currently taking new projects · most start within a week
10+
Published Papers
5+
Q1 Journals
4–14 Days
Turnaround
Figures published in
Journal of Translational Medicine · Cell Communication and Signaling · Cancer Cell International · Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology · Elsevier
Works
Fields I Work In
As a physician-in-training and published researcher, I read your paper before I draw it.
Neuroscience & stroke
Stroke mechanisms, neural stem cells, neurosurgery and neuro-oncology.
See: circRNAs in stroke · ICH & SAH mortality · Adult neurogenesis
Oncology & tumor microenvironment
Metastasis, tumor immunology, cell therapy and cancer signaling.
See: LAK to CIK in glioma · EMT · Oncogenic exosomes
Cell biology & signaling
Pathways, organelles and extracellular vesicles, drawn compartment by compartment.
See: cGAS–STING · Autophagy · Exosome biogenesis
Clinical & surgical
Bedside-to-tissue figures, surgical techniques and epidemiology summaries.
See: Retinal tumor (RVPT) · DCS vs. ECoG · Stem cell therapies
Services
Every file is journal-ready: formatted to your target journal’s specs, and if the journal asks for format changes, I fix them free. Drawn by hand in Adobe Illustrator, with no generative AI, and colour-blind-safe palettes on request.
Graphical abstracts
Visual summaries sized to your journal’s spec, from Elsevier banners to Cell Press squares.
From $550 · Size guide
Publication figures
Mechanism, pathway and anatomy figures for papers and reviews, from single panels to dense central illustrations.
From $250 · Pricing
Journal cover art
A striking cover image for your accepted paper, built to the journal’s cover template, with 2 concepts to choose from.
$1,200 · Details
Conference posters
Full poster layout and figures, sized for the venue and readable from across the room.
Quoted per project · Ask
Slides & presentations
Talk-ready figures for lectures, thesis defenses and lab meetings.
Quoted per project · Ask
Grant figures
Clear overview and specific-aims figures that help reviewers see the project at a glance.
Quoted per project · Ask
Also available: figure-design workshops for research groups, on request · Full copyright transfer +100%
What Clients Say
Sana Hamidi
I collaborated with Soheil Zamen Milani on a graphical abstract for our research article. He did an excellent job turning complex scientific ideas into a clear and visually appealing design. Professional, creative, and easy to work with. Highly recommended 🙏🏻👌🏻
Mirza Mohammad Ali Baig
I had the chance to work with Soheil on my CDC WONDER project looking at ICH vs. SAH mortality in the US. I asked him to create a central illustration for the study, and he absolutely nailed it. He understood the concept right away and turned it into something clear, professional, and visually engaging. What stood out to me was how easy it was to communicate with him. It felt more like collaborating with a friend than just assigning a task. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone who needs design work done with both skill and reliability. Keep up the great work 👍 👏
Amirhossein Mohammad Zaheri
I had the chance to work with Soheil as a scientific graphic designer, and his work in this field is truly outstanding. What impressed me most was how well he understood the scientific content and turned it into creative, clear, and visually appealing illustrations. His use of colors and sense of aesthetics made the visuals stand out, and this quality has led us to continue further collaborations.
Reza RahbarGhazi
Soheil is an incredible illustrator. We worked together on 3 Q1 papers. He delivered on time and with the promised quality. I definitely recommend working with him.
How It Works
1
Brief
You send your figure idea, data, or rough sketch; no polished concept needed.
2
Draft
You’ll get an initial draft within the timeframe for your tier (4-14 days)
3
Revision
Free revision round(s) included. We will refine it until it’s right.
4
Final Files
You receive high-res PNG/JPG and the Illustrator source file.
Have a figure in mind?
Send a sketch, a draft, or just the abstract. I’ll reply within 24 hours with a plan and a quote. Not ready yet? Send your current figure for a free figure check: three concrete fixes, no obligation.
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