Project 3: Information Leaflet Research:

As I want to make my own leaflet that shows the health benefits of walking, I have researched existing information leaflet that contain illustrations. The leaflets presented within the image above were made by a biologist and medical illustrator named Irene Cecile. She has talked about work and discussed the advantages of having illustrations within medical/ health leaflets.  

within this article, she has said " I like good visual communication. Beautiful products that communicate clearly and convey information with the help of illustrations."

Advantages of illustrated medical leaflet or infographic:

-Clear information and illustrations that helps people to understand and remember medical information.

- Patients have a better understanding of their diagnosis and their treatment advice.

-Illustrated leaflets that look professional are useful because they can be handed out for patients to keep. 

-Illustrations within these leaflets are beneficial as they can visually communicate to patients who struggle with reading.

- Patients will better understand the implications of the choices made. 

For the next stages of my work, I'm going to gather together more visual examples of medical/infographic leaflets and use all of my research to inspire my own leaflet design. 

Reference:

Irene Cécile

Illustrated information leaflets and illustrations for the medical sector 

Available at: https://irenececile.com/en/illustrated-information-leaflets-and-illustrations-for-the-medical-sector/

(Accessed: 31st January 2023)