How sketching and painting have enhanced my scientific practice
A visual approach to chemistry aids discovery and communication
A few years ago, I paused among the chaos of chemicals, glassware, and sensors, struggling to convey a design to my team. On the spur of the moment, I grabbed a piece of paper and started sketching the flow paths, mechanism, form, and placement of the sensor by hand. And whoa! Just like that, not only did my colleagues comprehend the concept, but we were able to further clarify the technicalities and identify the critical missing path that evaded both our calculations and descriptions.