Introduction

The goal of this project was to produce an original, conceptual medical illustration demonstrating pathological change in a tissue over time. I chose to depict polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), as it is a common endocrine disorder that is much less commonly known among the general public.

With that in mind, I created this as an introductory piece for a lay audience. Rather than focusing only on the pathological changes, I wanted to highlight the struggles and solutions that people living with PCOS may face, and to raise awareness for those who may not even know they have it.

Draft

The tissue study was directly used in the first draft to save time in the process of deciding the composition. The final layout was more or less decided at this first draft.

Overall changes were made to the second draft for consistency and readability in text and overall values. Based on peer and supervisory feedback, the image of a hip was changed into a less conspicuous calendar.

Color Thumbnails

Three basic color palettes were tested, and two were combined for the final palette.

From Palette 1, a cool purple to warm pink and yellow gradient guides the transition from reading about symptoms to solutions. The softer pink tone of Palette 2 brings more harmony to the piece, and aids in reading of overlaid text.

Render

Final