# Lattice Visual Scientific Figure Brief Template

Use this brief when requesting a manuscript figure, mechanism diagram, graphical abstract or journal cover.

## 1. Project Context

- Working title:
- Research field:
- Target journal / venue:
- Intended use: manuscript figure / graphical abstract / cover / poster / animation / other
- Deadline:

## 2. Scientific Message

- What is the central finding?
- What should a reader understand in 5 seconds?
- What details must be scientifically accurate?
- What details can be simplified?

## 3. Source Material

- Manuscript / abstract:
- Existing figure draft:
- Microscopy / data / reference images:
- Required labels:
- Terms to avoid:

## 4. Visual Requirements

- Preferred format: vector / 300 dpi raster / editable slide / animation
- Required size:
- Color restrictions:
- Journal specifications:
- Accessibility concerns:

## 5. Review Workflow

- Reviewers / decision makers:
- Number of revision rounds needed:
- Must-keep elements:
- Nice-to-have elements:

## 6. Delivery

- Final file formats:
- Credit line:
- Confidentiality notes: