As a part of Sanofi’s rare‑disease miniseries, I was commissioned to create a set of 3D illustrations that visually support an article exploring how AI is reshaping the future of untreated rare diseases. The project required translating complex scientific information into imagery that explains their Blood-Brain Barrier Shuttle technology. Each illustration was crafted specifically for the article and then adapted into a LinkedIn carousel and short social‑media reel, enabling the work to reach broader audiences. The illustrations have generated strong engagement on LinkedIn, reinforcing the role of thoughtful scientific visuals play in amplifying the reach and impact of research and development.

The workflow began with a focused review of the article’s technology and communication goals. I read about the different therapeutics Sanofi was working on and how they cross the blood-brain barrier. From there, I developed early sketches and blocked out the space the 3D models would take up to establish composition and overall layout. In Cinema 4D, I refined the materials and sent samples as we worked to establish the 3D style we want to use in future articles. Collaboration with the subject matter experts ensured scientific accuracy with the narrative and communication objectives of the RandD communication team. Final assets were rendered at high resolution and adapted for article placement, carousel frames, and motion‑based social content.

Deliverables

• Hero illustrations for the article
• Accompanying images to show different types of technologies that achieve the same goal
• A multi‑frame carousel optimized for LinkedIn
• A short reel for instagram
• Variations or crops for additional communication needs