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Plug and Abandon

Infographic on oil wells and the process of plugging them for the science and society magazine Science Notes.

CLIENT

YEAR

2021

CATEGORY

Infographic Design

SERVICES

Conception

Layout

INFO

The Science Notes Magazine reports on people from science and sheds light on the interface between research and society. 

CHALLENGE

An infographic is to be designed for the lengthy 17-page research report on oil wells and the process of plugging them, which makes the topic visually appealing, accessible and easy to understand.

SOLUTION

The research article was divided into sections and divided into three double pages, each visualizing different aspects of this very extensive topic: the historical background, an overview of the quantity, location and climatic effects of oil wells and the closure process including a research project.

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COOL POINTS

The Science Notes Magazine makes science tangible and understandable for society. Stories, infographics and research are appealingly made visible to a wide audience with outstanding design by the magazine’s art direction. 

This infographic was created in close collaboration with the science editor, a researcher at GEOMAR and the art direction of Science Notes.

This issue of Science Notes Magazine has been recognized by the Art Directors Club, congratulations from us to the editors! 

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