3D Visualization

DETAILS

Molecular visualization is a fundamental aspect of therapeutics. Molecule Viewer is an online 3D visualization tool for molecular structures. The application revolutionizes how scientists create, share, and present interactive visualizations. Molecule Viewer is featured in Nature Magazine.

LEAD

Merry Wang (Autodesk Research)

ROLE

Product Strategy, User Research, 3D Art, Design Lead

Analysis

Goal

Existing solutions for molecular visualization are complex and notoriously hard to use. Their high price point putting them out of reach for emerging scientists. Our goal was to design a lightweight application, that allows a new generation of scientists to advance molecular research.

Strategy

Create an immersive experience that allows users to view large molecules for under $10.

Ideation

Inspiration from the immersive works of Katharina Grosse

Visual exploration

Color Boards

Application

Design System

First Experience

Application

Outcome

Autodesk Molecule Viewer created a new standard in molecular visualization. The application was featured in Nature Magazine and the London Museum of Design.