Hi there,
Photography: Julia Galaktionova (@juphola). I am Francisca Prieto Fernández (Panchita Prieto). I help researchers and science-driven organisations communicate complex ideas through illustration, writing, and visual storytelling.
With a PhD in environmental microbiology from the University of Oulu, Finland, I combine my scientific background with design and visual communication to make complex ideas clear, engaging, and accessible. In 2026, my clients have included startups and research groups, with a particular focus on sustainability and biotechnology.
“I believe in integrating interdisciplinarity and intersectionality into research”
Alongside my contributions to peer-reviewed scientific articles, I am the author of an illustrated book about a scientific expedition of my PhD. My research work has been presented in different conferences in Finland and abroad. I have also participated in events outside of the university like Start up events. I enjoy creating bridges between the scientific community and the general public and I have helped other researchers to work on their communication skills, like with the workshop From Underground Culture to Academy. I have worked as freelance illustrator and writer for different clients, such as the Oulu Student Magazine, and my visual abstracts have enhanced research plans of European grants applications like the one received by Dr. Katharina Kujala. I am a member of the Catalan Association of Scientific Communication and Hafven in Hannover. Most of my work is shared through Instagram and Linkedin.
I am always open for meaningful connections. Do you want to have an online coffee together? Let’s make it happen.
I help research-driven teams like….
Researchers and
research groups
Producing new knowledge that needs to move beyond papers and reports. I help translate research findings into visuals for presentations, proposals, reports, outreach and scientific communication.
Startups and
growing biotech companies
Developing technologies in areas such as microbiology, biotech and environmental innovation. I help make their research, technology and results easier to explain to customers, partners, investors and wider audiences.
What do I do?
Concise visual summaries that communicate research clearly for publications and interdisciplinary audiences.
Transform complex data and ideas into engaging visuals for reports, presentations, and public outreach.
Professional slide design that helps your research stand out at conferences, defenses, and stakeholder meetings.
Visual identities for research groups and projects, including logos, templates, websites, and brand guidelines.
Communication strategy
Tailored communication plans to help your research reach the right audience and maximize its impact.
Custom illustrations and simple animations that explain scientific concepts, methods, and processes with clarity.
From my mind, to yours
What do others say?