Entries should have scientific significance, be innovative as well as have an aesthetically pleasing composition and drama.

Entries received will be screened for compliance with the rules and evaluated based on the following criteria:

Visual Impact

The visualization successfully conveys the research to a general audience enabling new scientific insight. It summarizes and logically expresses ideas. The entry demonstrates exceptional artistic talent and use of the seven artistic fundamentals in design (color, value, line, texture, shape, form and space) plus a command of the principles of design (balance, emphasis, harmony proportion, variety, gradation, movement and rhythm).

Innovation

The visualization uses new methods and insights to illustrate the research and/or the conceptual context. It demonstrates original ideas or combines several simple ideas and uniquely assesses the research.

Accuracy

The visualization portrays the phenomena, principles, concepts, and research context accurately and clearly. The entry exhibits sound knowledge and application of technology used as well as properly applying scientific methods to the identification, experimentation and conclusion of the visualization. It also reflects current scientific consensus.