Shawna Duan | Medical Illustrator | Animator

Illuminating the wonder of science and medicine

Visualizing the unseen.

Anatomy of muscle fibers

I’m a professional artist with an advanced education in biological and medical communication. I combine the power of visual media with a deep understanding of science to create compelling medical illustrations and animations.

Services

  • Layers of the calvarium illustration

    Medical Illustration

    Highly technical illustrations for medical professionals. Illustrations of anatomy, cellular structures, and more for publications.

  • Graft being stitched onto blood vessel

    Surgical Illustration

    Highly technical illustrations for explaining surgical steps. Use illustrations in peer-review publications, textbooks, and presentations.

  • 3D anatomical heart

    2D/3D animation

    We handle the entire process from script to screen to really bring your story to life. Past created animations include: Mechanism of Action, surgical explanations, patient education, medical student education, and more.

  • START diagram for rapid triage

    Schematics and design

    Figures and schematics for journal publications, graphical abstracts, grant applications and presentations.

  • Monkey puzzle cone botanical illustration

    Biological Illustration

    Highly technical illustrations for biological and medical communicators. Use illustrations in peer review publications, textbooks, and presentations.

  • Stages of lymphedema in patient arms

    Patient education

    Less technical illustrations and animations aimed at a patient level audience.

Learn more. Do more.

  • Illuminate scientific and medical topics. The illustrations and animations we create serve a unique purpose, whether it’s for educational materials, scientific journals, medical textbooks, or patient education. Through our visuals, we simplify complex information, making it accessible and engaging for a wide audience.

  • With a deep understanding of anatomy and art, we bring a unique blend of creativity and scientific competence to every project. We specialize in 2D/3D illustration and 2D/3D animation.

  • We take great pride in fulfilling the unique needs of our clients. By collaborating closely, we ensure the work effectively conveys the intended purpose while inspiring a sense of wonder.

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