COMMUNICATING SCIENCE

& CAPTURING STORIES.      

MADISON NEWTON (RICE)

Scientific Illustrator, Animator & Designer

Hey, I’m Maddie! Welcome to my world of medical storytelling. I’m an artist who specializes in using evidence-based design principles to create stunning and functional artwork in the areas of science and medicine. I’m passionate about building visual foundations when illustrating complex mechanisms and pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a communicator.

Here, I’ll showcase a few of my favorite illustrated and animated works, giving you a dissected view of how they came to be. Feel free to peruse my professional gallery for additional pieces. Or give me a holler if you want to create something amazing together.

FEATURED CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES
It’s Music to my Eyes
It’s Music to my Eyes

To test my concept art and moodboarding skills, I put my ears to the test. I take some of my favorite tunes and create aesthetic visuals based on sound. Come take a quick detour from medical storytelling for a moment.

Visual Analogies are all Fun and Games
Visual Analogies are all Fun and Games

One lab’s research - 4 different visual representations. Come explore how I pushed the boundaries of ligand discovery research using symbolism and games.

Bringing It All Together Now: Targeted Protein Degradation
Bringing It All Together Now: Targeted Protein Degradation

PROTACs and Molecular Glues pose difficult learning objectives. Join me to explore how I adjusted a single topic for four different audiences.

From Computer Screen to Conference
From Computer Screen to Conference

Learn about my experience as 3D graphics lead for St. Jude’s largest national in-person conference.

Previsual Problem Solving
Previsual Problem Solving

A deep dive into evidence-based principles supporting the use of previsualization techniques for complex medical animation.

Storyboarding
Storyboarding

A look into my pre-production process for animations -from concept to subways, to storyboards and look development.