Pathology of Acne Vulgaris
Produced as part of a graduate pathology course, this two-page spread is designed to explain and visualize the pathology of acne vulgaris. The different stages of acne are depicted at both the gross and cellular scale. Since acne classifications are histologically distinct and sequential, I use tissue cubes to present the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease. Due to the prevalence of acne, I decided to feature information relevant to those suffering from acne, including acne treatment and misconceptions.
Audience: Educated lay audience
Clients:
Shelley Wall AOCAD, MScBMC, PhD
John Wong MD, FRCPC
Media:
Adobe Photoshop CC
Adobe illustrator CC
Format: Print (magazine, 11x17 inches)
Date: December, 2017
Process Work
Preparatory Study: Tonal tissue landscape of the skin
Comprehensive sketch of the layout
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