Ideas That Matter,
Communicated Well
Clear, credible communication for complex science.
Maya helps researchers, clinicians, and science-led teams turn dense slides, posters, figures, and technical material into communication that is accessible, compelling, and visually refined.
Strategic
Communication
Design
Excellence
Scientific
Credibility
ABOUT MAYA
Partners in
Scientific Communication
Partners in
Scientific Communication
Research should not live only in journals or dense technical slides.
Its true value is realized when it becomes accessible, understandable, and meaningful to the audiences who need it most.
Research should not live only in journals or dense technical slides.
Its true value is realized when it becomes accessible, understandable, and meaningful to the audiences who need it most.
Maya works at the intersection of expertise and impact, partnering with scientific and medical communities to elevate communication that matters.
Maya works at the intersection of expertise and impact, partnering with scientific and medical communities to elevate communication that matters.
Founded by Dr Farhanah Sallie · PhD Neuroscience · Award-winning science communicator · Level 1 B-BBEE contributor
Founded by Dr Farhanah Sallie · PhD Neuroscience · Award-winning science communicator · Level 1 B-BBEE contributor
Transformation in Practice
From Research to Resonance
We translate dense scientific papers into narratives that move people without losing the science.
SCROLL TO EXPLORE
Your work, clarified
Slide Decks
Scientific Posters
Infographics
Visual Abstracts
Figure Panels
Presentation Graphics
WHAT SETS MAYA APART
But not all science communication is equal.
But not all science communication is equal.
Scientific
Credibility
Scientific
Credibility
We preserve the accuracy and rigor of your research. Every visualization maintains scientific integrity while enhancing comprehension.
We preserve the accuracy and rigor of your research. Every visualization maintains scientific integrity while enhancing comprehension.
Strategic Communication
Strategic Communication
Clarity through structure. We map narrative hierarchies, prioritize information, and ensure your message resonates with the right audience.
Clarity through structure. We map narrative hierarchies, prioritize information, and ensure your message resonates with the right audience.
Design
Excellence
Design
Excellence
Premium visual polish that elevates perception. Professional, refined deliverables that reflect the quality of your work.
Premium visual polish that elevates perception. Professional, refined deliverables that reflect the quality of your work.
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a call.
Clarify & Structure
Map message hierarchy and narrative flow to ensure logical comprehension.
→ Message map & narrative
Step 02
Design & Draft
Develop visuals, layouts, and initial deliverables with technical precision.
→ First-look deliverables
Step 03
Brief & Understand
→ Shared project brief
Define goals, audience, and requirements for the specific scientific context.
Step 01
The Maya Process
The Maya Process
Clarity built step-by-step
Clarity built step-by-step
Refine & Deliver
Iteration and final delivery of polished, high-impact scientific materials.
Iteration and final delivery of polished, high-impact scientific materials.
→ Final files, ready to use
→ Final files, ready to use
Step 04
HOW MAYA CAN HELP
Services
Flexible support across strategy, science, and design.
Additional Support
Also Available
Have something bespoke in mind? We can help.
White papers and research summaries
Research summaries
Educational materials
Publication companion visuals
Publication visuals
Event collateral
Scientific campaign support
Patient-facing simplification or public-friendly scientific translation
Patient-facing simplification
Custom scientific communication projects
Custom comms projects
Website Design
Merchandise Branding
If your science matters,
your communication should too
If your science matters,
your communication should too
Let's discuss how Maya can support your communication needs - even if your project doesn't fit neatly into a category.
✓ Discovery calls are always free. No commitment required.
Core Capabilities
Complex science to clear communication.
Maya helps researchers, scientific teams, and medical professionals transform dense information into communication that is clear, credible, and visually refined.
STRATEGY. STRUCTURE. STORY. DESIGN.
Ideas That Matter,
Communicated Well
Ideas That Matter,
Communicated Well
Clear, credible communication for complex science.
Clear, credible communication for complex science.
Maya helps researchers, clinicians, and science-led teams turn dense slides, posters, figures, and technical material into communication that is accessible, compelling, and visually refined.
Maya helps researchers, clinicians, and science-led teams turn dense slides, posters, figures, and technical material into communication that is accessible, compelling, and visually refined.
Strategic
Communication
Strategic Communication
Design
Excellence
Design Excellence
Scientific
Credibility
Scientific Credibility
Research should not live only in journals or dense technical slides.
Its true value is realized when it becomes accessible, understandable, and meaningful to the audiences who need it most.
Research should not live only in journals or dense technical slides.
Its true value is realized when it becomes accessible, understandable, and meaningful to the audiences who need it most.
Maya works at the intersection of expertise and impact, partnering with scientific and medical communities to elevate communication that matters.
Maya works at the intersection of expertise and impact, partnering with scientific and medical communities to elevate communication that matters.
Partners in
Scientific
Communication
Partners in
Scientific
Communication
ABOUT MAYA
Founded by Dr Farhanah Sallie · PhD Neuroscience · Award-winning science communicator
Founded by Dr Farhanah Sallie · PhD Neuroscience · Award-winning science communicator ·
Level 1 B-BBEE contributor
Transformation in Practice
Transformation in Practice
From Research
to Resonance
From Research
to Resonance
We translate dense scientific papers into narratives that move people without losing the science.
We translate dense scientific papers into narratives that move people without losing the science.
SCROLL TO EXPLORE
Your work, clarified
Slide Decks
Scientific Posters
Infographics
Visual Abstracts
Figure Panels
Presentation Graphics
Your work, clarified
Slide Decks
Scientific Posters
Infographics
Visual Abstracts
Figure Panels
Presentation Graphics
But not all science communication is equal.
But not all science communication is equal.
WHAT SETS MAYA APART
Scientific
Credibility
We preserve the accuracy and rigor of your research. Every visualization maintains scientific integrity while enhancing comprehension.
Scientific
Credibility
We protect the accuracy and rigour of your research at every step.
Strategic Communication
Clarity through structure. We map narrative hierarchies, prioritize information, and ensure your message resonates with the right audience.
Strategic Communication
We structure your message so it lands with the right audience.
Design
Excellence
Premium visual polish that elevates perception. Professional, refined deliverables that reflect the quality of your work.
Design
Excellence
We make complex science clear, polished, and easy to grasp.
Brief & Understand
Define goals, audience, and requirements for the specific scientific context.
→ Shared project brief
Step 01
Design & Draft
Develop visuals, layouts, and initial deliverables with technical precision.
→ First-look deliverables
Step 03
Refine
Iterate based on feedback to ensure accuracy and visual excellence.
→ Client-approved version
Step 04
Deliver
Final delivery of polished, high-impact scientific materials.
→ Final files, ready to use
Step 05
Clarify & Structure
Map message hierarchy and narrative flow to ensure logical comprehension.
→ Message map & narrative
Step 02
The Maya Process
Clarity built step-by-step
Brief & Understand
Define goals, audience, and requirements for the specific scientific context.
→ Shared project brief
Step 01
Design & Draft
Develop visuals, layouts, and initial deliverables with technical precision.
→ First-look deliverables
Step 03
Refine
Iterate based on feedback to ensure accuracy and visual excellence.
→ Client-approved version
Step 04
Deliver
Final delivery of polished, high-impact scientific materials.
→ Final files, ready to use
Step 05
Clarify & Structure
→ Message map & narrative
Map message hierarchy and narrative flow to ensure logical comprehension.
Step 02
The Maya Process
THE MAYA PROCESS
Clear steps.
No surprises.
Brief & Understand
Define goals, audience, and requirements for your specific scientific context.
01
Strategy & Structure
Map the communication arc - what to say, in what order, and for whom.
02
Design & Draft
Develop visuals, layouts, and deliverables with technical precision.
03
Refine
Iterate based on feedback to ensure accuracy and visual excellence.
04
Deliver
Finalise, and deliver polished, high-impact scientific materials.
05
05
The Maya Process
Clarity built step-by-step
Clarity built step-by-step
HOW MAYA CAN HELP
Services
Flexible support across strategy, science, and design.
HOW MAYA CAN HELP
Services
Flexible support across strategy, science, and design.
HOW MAYA CAN HELP
Also Available
Have something bespoke in mind? We can help.
White papers and research summaries
Educational materials
Publication companion visuals
Event collateral
Scientific campaign support
Patient-facing simplification or public-friendly scientific translation
Custom scientific communication projects
Website Design
Merchandise Branding
Merchandise Branding
Additional Support
If your science matters,
your communication should too
Let's discuss how Maya can support your communication needs - even if your project doesn't fit neatly into a category.
✓ Discovery calls are always free. No commitment required.
If your science matters,
your communication should too
Let’s discuss how Maya can support your communication needs - even if your project doesn’t fit neatly into a category.
✓ Discovery calls are always free. No commitment required.
Core Capabilities
From complex science to clear communication.
Maya helps researchers, scientific teams, and medical professionals transform dense information into communication that is clear, credible, and visually refined.
STRATEGY. STRUCTURE. STORY. DESIGN.
Scientific Presentation
Visual Science & Data
Message Strategy
Communication Systems
Workshops & Advisory
01
Scientific Presentation Design
High-impact presentation materials that communicate complex science with clarity, confidence, and elegance.
SUPPORT FOR:
Slide deck redesign
Congress and symposium presentations
Keynote and speaker decks
Poster refinement and conference materials
Presentation flow and visual hierarchy
02
Visual Science & Data Storytelling
Dense findings translated into intuitive visual communication that improves understanding without compromising rigor.
SUPPORT FOR:
Infographics
Visual abstracts
Scientific figures and diagrams
Data visualization
Mechanism or process visuals
Research summary graphics
03
Message Strategy & Narrative Structuring
Strategic shaping of information so the right message reaches the right audience in the right way.
SUPPORT FOR:
Scientific narrative development
Executive summaries
Message hierarchy
Audience-specific reframing
Storyboarding
Content logic and flow
04
Communication Systems & Templates
Scalable systems that help scientific teams communicate consistently and professionally.
SUPPORT FOR:
Branded slide templates
Poster templates
Repeatable communication systems
Layout frameworks
Visual consistency across teams and outputs
05
Workshops, Advisory & Ongoing Support
Flexible expert support for teams that need more than a one-off deliverable.
SUPPORT FOR:
Communication reviews
Collaborative refinement
Training workshops
Ongoing design / communication support
Embedded project support
Presentation coaching and advisory input
Ideas That Matter, Communicated Well
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Ideas That Matter, Communicated Well
© 2026 Maya Scientific Communications (PTY) LTD.
All rights reserved.