Visualizing Our Shared World

Katie Kirkpatrick is an award-winning biological and medical illustrator and visual designer who specializes in creative visual storytelling that fosters deeper understanding of and appreciation for ourselves and our natural world.

Drawing Life’s Connections

Katie loves to tell unique scientific stories and translate complex or unfamiliar subjects through engaging visuals. She carefully curates the mediums, style choices, and presentation designs to effectively communicate her client’s ideas with target audiences.

Katie is committed to meeting exceptional standards in her work, emphasizing three main dimensions:

Accuracy - Scientifically accurate products backed by rigorous research with active consultation and cross-referenced sources

Visual Appeal - Technically engaging visuals that help subjects stand out with professional color, style, and layout decisions

Audience Accessibility - Creative, approachable materials that use innovative design solutions to ensure ideas resonate with target audiences’ knowledge levels and interests

The Work Process

  • Initial Consultation

    We meet in person or online to discuss the details of your project. Feel free to provide a rough draft of your ideas and references.

  • Concept Development

    We propose the concepts to move forward. You will receive an estimated quote, terms-of-use contract, and first sketches.

  • Production & Feedback

    We typically engage in three revision rounds, where feedback ensures the project meets your expectations.

  • Final Delivery

    We finalize the project and deliver in multiple preferred formats that are ready for your use in print or on screen.

Meet Katie

Hi! I’m Katie Kirkpatrick, currently based in Boston. I completed my undergraduate studies in Studio Art, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Business at Rice University in Houston, and my Master’s in Scientific Illustration at Maastricht University and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. I love working with passionate collaborators to create innovative work that pushes science forward and bridges understanding between different audiences.

If you have a project in mind or just want to learn more, please get in touch!