I gave in! After students asked for one for years, I have now made a simple figure design checklist.
To help all scientists w/o graphic design training create clearer, more accessible, and truthful charts!
--> Out in @nature Cell Biology: https://rdcu.be/erwl4
--> link to blog: https://helenajamborwrites.netlify.app/posts/25-6_ncb/
(with link to download checklist as pdf)
Thx my reviewers Beth Cimini & 2 anon, and early comments from Tracey, @steveroyle, James Saenz, and Alenka Gucek