In my project, I set myself the goal of educating the general public about viruses. I collaborated with a virologist and, based on my knowledge of illustration and design, developed the concept and prototype of an educational website. I created 3D models of virions, utilizing the Protein Data Base database and the ChimeraX software, which, using experimental or comparative methods and the AlphaFold artificial intelligence, generates spatial arrangements of the proteins that virions are composed of. Additionally, I created sequential illustrations of the life cycles of viruses and informational illustrations of the components of virions. To better understand the task, I conducted a comparative analysis of works and situated the task within the field of illustration. In the project, I inquire about the instructional role of illustration, user experience, and identify ways to best present information to achieve its goal. For this purpose, I reviewed research in the fields of psychology and pedagogy.
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