What is Sillani?

Sillani is short for Scientific Illustrations & animations. We create clear and inspiring 3D animations, illustrations and data visualizations to explain complex scientific phenomena or technological processes. Our services are tailored for:

  • Deep tech startup entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to investors.

  • Growth companies selling technology based on complex scientific concepts.

  • Research organizations looking for impactful means of disseminating their research.

  • University researchers willing to use compelling illustrations and other visuals for journal covers, conferences or websites.

  • Anyone looking to communicate complex scientific ideas in a clear, engaging, and visually accessible way.

We do not use generative AI (i.e. LLMs) in our work.

Formation of HeH+, the proposed first molecule of the Universe (artistic render created for the scientific paper published in Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2025) 27 (2): 707–716.)

Team

Francisco Senna Vieira (3D animations & illustrations): PhD with 10+ years of experience in R&D with a passion for science communication.

Carolina Santos Silva (Illustration & Data Visualization): PhD with also 10+ years of experience and a passion for transforming complex science into clear, engaging visual stories.