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Have an out-of-the-box idea that you need help with? Sykom offers a wide variety of science communications materials. Check out some of the unique projects we've helped bring to life. The possibilities are endless...

YOUWEB INCUBATOR: Website

DACLab needed to submit a 90 second video as part of a grant application. Although they did not want to give out too many details about their patent-pending direct air capture technology, they still needed a compelling video that proved their dedication and innovative spirit. Using existing photographs and video footage, we put together this video that showcases their team and technology without giving too much away!

DACLAB: Grant Application Video

CLIMATEER: Blog Illustrations

Steve Newman, author of the Climateer, writes about some very complex topics in his blog. He had been using stock images to break up the text in his articles but they were falling short of his expectations. Sykom collaborated with him to create bright, colorful illustrations that would not only help inform readers but encourage them to keep reading and learning.

CARBONBUILT: Infographic

CarbonBuilt's team was in the middle of drafting a press release when they realized an infographic would go a long way in helping readers understand the joint technology they were describing. Within a few days, Sykom created an image that could be shared by all of the organizations involved in the story (4 Corners Coalition, AirCapture, CarbonBuilt, and Blocklite).

CEMVITA FACTORY: 2022 Calendar

After having done multiple explainer videos with us, Cemvita Factory asked if we could create 12 custom illustrations for their "Scientists that Inspire Us" 2022 company calendar. We got to work right away curating a list of 12 famous chemists (especially biochemists), choosing inspirational quotes, and creating illustrations that tied into the colors in their company logo. We ended up designing the entire calendar for them, using their brand's fonts for the months and dates and highlighting Cemvita's values and ethical standards at the bottom of each page. The calendars were a hit with the whole company- even the CEO said he was #obsessed!

GALACTIC POLYMATH: Video Illustrations

Upgrade talking head videos with illustrations and animations! Videos are an important part of Galactic Polymath's interdisciplinary STEM lesson plans. We worked with them to create colorful visuals to help illustrate key concepts and keep students engaged.

CLIMIFY PODCAST: Animated Teaser

Creating an animated teaser for your podcast can attract more listeners and highlight some of the key messages of each episode. We collaborated with Eric Benson, host of the Climify podcast to illustrate a poignant 90 second segment of his conversation with Akilah Stewart, founder of Fatra.

Science Writing

This blog article was written as part of a fellowship program. The article, entitled "Consumer Driven Innovation for Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes Patients" is an exploration of the competitive landscape of biotech companies making CGM devices. The article was co-published by Biotech Connection Bay Area and O'Reilly Media.