Every assignment is distinct, with pricing varying based on the client's requirements, intended use of the artwork, the level of complexity of the subject matter, and illustration style. The Hayes Biomedical Visuals pricing guide provides a rough estimate of starting prices. Quotations can be provided based on a per-figure, per-project, or hourly rate.

Hayes Biomedical Visuals is a certified visual communication studio. Suzanne is skilled in solving visual problems, utilizing her extensive scientific, medical, and creative background to connect you with your audience.

Scientific and conceptual illustration. Suzanne produces visually appealing and scientifically precise images that educate and inform. She uses a combination of 2D and 3D techniques to explain complex molecular, cellular, and surgical processes. Her clients often request illustrations for patient education, medical devices, graphs, and scientific advancements for both the scientific research and healthcare consumer communities. She is equipped to handle projects of any size.

Medical-legal demonstratives. Medical illustrations bolster expert testimony and add weight to demand letters, depositions, and mediations. Suzanne can simplify CT, MRI scans, and medical reports to help juries or judges comprehend the entirety of your argument through visualization. She enhances the negotiation and settlement process by visually clarifying the details of your client's story, revealing what a camera cannot, and highlighting distinctions that may be overlooked by those without training.

Infographics. Illustration and information design that transforms complex ideas into easily understandable visuals.

Cover Design. Design eye-catching cover art that expands your audience's reach. Styles may range from 3D to more straightforward illustrations.

Book projects. Medical and scientific textbooks, field guides, standard operating procedures, popular non-fiction (such as yoga books), physical therapy, earth sciences, veterinary are a few examples of the types of publications created.

No standard turnaround time exists. I strive to meet your deadlines. Contact me at least two to three weeks in advance to ensure sufficient time for revisions and consider other commitments. Rarely, I can deliver in 24 hours for simple projects.

Typically, the process is as follows:

1. Suzanne will discuss the details of your project through phone, email, or video including the target audience, timeline, illustration style, usage, and budget.

2. A written proposal will be provided within 1-2 workdays after initial discussions. The project will commence once the proposal is accepted and signed.

3. For most projects, preliminary drawings will be sent for review. This provides an opportunity to verify the accuracy of the information and make any necessary changes before finalizing the project. The aim is to finalize all conceptual and anatomical details at this stage.

4. The final product is generated using a combination of 2D and 3D methods, depending on budget and desired complexity.

5. The final artwork will be adjusted as necessary, with one set of revisions typically included in the initial quote. These revisions may encompass enhancing the rendering, modifying specific parts, and adjusting the layout. Further changes, such as altering the information, adding new information, or completely revising the layout, may incur extra fees.

6. The cost of the project covers minor adjustments like color, placement, size, text, and graphic adjustments that aim to make the final artwork ideal.

7. An invoice will be sent upon approval of the final artwork. Payment can be made by check, Venmo, or bank deposit. Any additional changes after approval will incur an hourly fee.

Ways to lower the cost while still meeting your goals and communicating the necessary information include using a less complex illustration style, licensing for limited purposes, and setting up a payment plan, etc.

The artist has the copyright to their work as soon as it is created. This is the default unless the copyright is transferred to someone else. Medical illustrators, like other artists, generally prefer to retain ownership of their work so they can control its use and representation. This is similar to how musicians control the reproduction of their music.

Obtaining the copyright from the artist can be costly, but alternative licensing options are available that provide the necessary usage rights without transferring ownership. If full ownership is required, we can discuss it, but this can be expensive.

Medical illustrations can take various forms, from basic black and white drawings to photorealistic full-color depictions, and the utilization of 3D models.

Examples of difference in style and complexity are:

• Color usage (black and white or full color)

• Rendering type (flat vector graphics, color rendering, incorporation of 3D models)

• Level of realism (cartoon, stylized but accurate, photorealistic, or anywhere in between)

• Level of detail (isolated anatomical structure, emphasized anatomical structure with surrounding anatomy, white background vs. detailed background, one component vs multiple components to illustration, etc.)

One can reference my previous illustrations for an idea of the level of complexity desired, or provide artwork samples for inspiration. I do not copy others' work but the samples can aid in conveying your desired style and aesthetic if you lack the right vocabulary.