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Introduction

The HSL Medical Visuals department offers full-service poster printing as well as medical illustration and graphic design.

Poster and Large Format Printing

Our service-oriented staff can help in preparing a high-quality scientific poster. Begin by simply uploading your PowerPoint poster file; we review all files to check alignment, image quality, etc. We will print a small proof on paper so you have the chance to review and revise it before printing the final version. We can also provide design consultation or design a poster from scratch if needed (design charges will apply).

Our maximum print width is 42 inches. We can print virtually any length. Please feel free to check with our team via phone or email prior to uploading your poster project.

Pricing

Paper Poster: Regular turnaround $6.00 per sq. foot
Paper Poster: RUSH* $9.00 per sq. foot
Cloth Poster: Regular turnaround $8.00 per sq. foot
Cloth Poster:  RUSH* $12.00 

per sq. foot

Adhesive Poster: Regular turnaround   $12.00 per sq. foot
Adhesive Poster: RUSH* $18.00 per sq. foot

For example, a 56" x 36" poster, our most commonly requested size, would be $90 printed on paper, or $120 printed on cloth. 

Same-day printing is not always available and MAY incur RUSH pricing. If same-day printing is needed call Medical Visuals at (614) 292-8034.

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Medical Illustration

Medical illustration is a highly specialized field that requires extensive training in both art and science. This dual training allows the illustrator to effectively collaborate on projects with complex medical content. Illustrators excel at distilling information, paring it down to the essentials for communicating visually to the target audience.

Some of the most-requested types of medical illustration include:

  • Surgical illustration
  • Patient education
  • Scholarly publication
  • Grant application figures

Submission Process

1. Fill out and submit an Illustration/Graphic Design Request Form detailing the illustration being requested, contact information, and preferred payment method.

2. An illustrator will arrange a meeting to discuss the project in-depth. The meeting will take between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the project's complexity. Bring all related reference materials (such as journal text, reference images, digital files, and photographs), along with the publisher's image submission guidelines.

3. The cost of the illustration depends on the type of illustration needed. See the pricing page for more information. A cost estimate will be sent once all specifications for the project are gathered. Work won't begin until the estimate is approved.

4. Once the estimate is approved, detailed sketches will be developed for review and changes made as requested. Standard pricing covers up to two rounds of revisions. Once the sketches are approved the final art will be created and delivered in a preferred file format. The entire process can take from two to four weeks, sometimes more, depending on the complexity.

Pricing

At Medical Visuals, we provide professional high quality custom illustrations. Learn more and see examples on the pricing page.

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Graphic Design

Design can play an important role in the success of a business, project or presentation. Whether presenting new research findings, providing patient care, or training tomorrow's healthcare providers: design can enhance your message and make your communications more effective.

Medical Visuals' talented designers collaborate with you to create custom pieces that achieve your goals and objectives, and meet your audience's needs. Pieces we have created include:

  • Brochures to describe services or programs
  • Mailing cards to recruit research subjects
  • Posters to present research findings
  • Annual reports
  • Identity packages (letterhead, cards, envelopes) for unique programs or services
  • Patient education materials
  • Journal and Conference Proceedings covers
  • Advertisements
  • Presentation templates
  • Infographics
  • Charts and graphs

Submit your request on our illustration/graphic design form.

Pricing:

All graphic design projects are priced at the hourly rate of $109 per hour. Requestors will be given a quote after consultation with one of our designers. Projects will be invoiced for actual hours worked. 

The prices listed are for individuals affiliated with Ohio State. Projects for non-Ohio State individuals will be assessed an additional 20% surcharge. Ohio sales tax is also applicable for all projects for non-tax-exempt entities. 

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