A Graphical Abstract is a single, concise and visual summary of the main findings/processes of your article. A Graphical Abstract should allow readers to quickly gain an understanding of the main take-home message of your paper and is intended to encourage browsing and help readers identify which papers are most relevant to their research interests. This is why more and more journals request a summary figure in order to increase dissemination and referencing chances.

Whether you need a graphical abstract or simply figures for your paper, my experience in scientific publication design will direct the final product in order to optimize your key message and make sure your figures stand out.