{"id":3529,"date":"2026-02-09T04:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/?p=3529"},"modified":"2026-02-06T21:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:54:35","slug":"qa-with-reynold-tan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/fr\/qa-with-reynold-tan\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Infographics in Practice Program: A Q&#038;A with Reynold Tan of ACTIVATE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3529\" class=\"elementor elementor-3529\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1986fbfe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1986fbfe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d4053cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d4053cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reynold Tan of the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdc.usask.ca\/articles\/2024\/activating-genomics-to-accelerate-climate-smart-crop-delivery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>ACTIVATion<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recently earned top recognition in AG\u2011ACt\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uoguelph.ca\/research\/alerts\/content\/infographics-practice-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Infographics in Practice<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0program, originally developed by the University of Guelph. His visual story, presented at the\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/site.pheedloop.com\/event\/cultivate\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Cultivating Resilience Summit<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in Vancouver, was voted the top infographic by\u00a0summit\u00a0attendees for its clarity, creativity, and ability to translate complex ideas into an engaging narrative.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We spoke with Reynold about his experience in the program, the process behind his award\u2011winning piece, and the insights he gained along the way.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83e455e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"83e455e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bf1a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"51bf1a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\"To anyone considering joining Infographics in Practice, I\u2019d say: go for it.\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta elementor-has-image elementor-testimonial-image-position-aside\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rey.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3533\" alt=\"Reynold Tan profile photo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rey.png 134w, https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rey-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Reynold Tan<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-job\">Web Developer, ACTIVATE<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e540c7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1e540c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00e0ec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00e0ec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Please tell us a little about yourself:<\/strong><ul><li>My name is Reynold. I am a web application developer with a focus on building applications that support research activities in the ACTIVATing Crops (ACTIVATE) project. I work on storing, retrieving, and visualizing large-scale phenotypic data.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>What initially motivated you to participate in the Infographics in Practice program? How did you decide on the story you wanted to tell?<\/strong><ul><li>I\u2019ve always been drawn to the challenge of making complex research ideas more accessible and engaging. The turning point came when I attended a master\u2019s student\u2019s presentation on nitrogen tracing from Lentils to Wheat. His explanation drew me in immediately and sparked my curiosity. It felt like a story that needed to be shared more widely\u2014in a way that speaks to both scientific and non-scientific audiences through a clear, visual narrative.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Can you walk us through your creative process, from your first drafts to the final infographic?<\/strong><ul><li>My creative process began with immersing myself in the subject matter. I reviewed documents, presentations, and posters to build a solid understanding of the nitrogen tracing process and consulted experts from the ACTIVATE team for insights. From there, I moved into a hands-on phase of sketching, doodling, and testing layouts. I identified key words and concepts, gathered feedback from the program facilitators, and refined the visuals and storyline until the final infographic delivered both clarity and impact.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d94a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"28d94a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reynold-Tan-Infographic-FINAL-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3534\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reynold-Tan-Infographic-FINAL-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reynold-Tan-Infographic-FINAL-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reynold-Tan-Infographic-FINAL-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reynold-Tan-Infographic-FINAL-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reynold-Tan-Infographic-FINAL-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reynold-Tan-Infographic-FINAL-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Reynold-Tan-Infographic-FINAL-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Top infographic created by Reynold Tan of the ACTIVATE Team<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a13dc20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a13dc20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Infographics often require simplifying complex ideas. What was the most challenging part of distilling your topic into a clear, compelling visual narrative?<\/strong><ul><li>The hardest part was finding the balance between detail and simplicity. I wanted to give enough context for the audience to appreciate the science behind nitrogen tracing. Simplifying too much, however, could strip away the essence of the concept. Hitting that middle ground was challenging, but it was also the most rewarding part of the process.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>As you reflect on being voted the top infographic at the Cultivating Resilience Summit in Vancouver, BC, what does this recognition mean to you personally or professionally?<\/strong><ul><li>Being voted the top infographic at the Cultivating Resilience Summit in Vancouver was both humbling and motivating. Personally, it affirmed that balancing detail with simplicity and finding the right tone truly resonates with a wider audience. Professionally, it reinforced how essential collaboration is.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>What would you say to someone considering joining the Infographics in Practice program next year or in the future?<\/strong><ul><li>To anyone considering joining Infographics in Practice, I\u2019d say: <em>go for it<\/em>. It\u2019s an incredible opportunity to learn how to turn complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. You\u2019ll build valuable skills in finding the right tone, collaborating effectively, and communicating with impact. The program not only sharpens your design abilities but also surrounds you with inspiring peers and mentors who challenge and support you throughout the process.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Do you have any other final words?<\/strong><ul><li>I want to sincerely thank my peers and mentors in the ACTIVATE project and the Infographics in Practice facilitators. Their guidance, encouragement, and thoughtful feedback were essential in strengthening my work. I\u2019m truly grateful for the collaborative spirit that made this journey so rewarding!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dd1045 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3dd1045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d57abbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d57abbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reynold\u2019s insights show how strong visuals can turn complex ideas into stories that truly resonate. If his experience sparks your curiosity, explore\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/climatesmartagrifood.ca\/fr\/training-and-resources\/ag-act-training-resources\/\">AG\u2011ACt\u2019s training and resources<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to discover past projects and upcoming opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reynold Tan of the\u00a0ACTIVATE\u00a0team\u00a0recently earned top recognition in AG\u2011ACt\u2019s\u00a0Infographics in Practice\u00a0program, originally developed by the University of Guelph. His visual story, presented at the\u00a02025 Cultivating Resilience Summit\u00a0in Vancouver, was voted the top infographic by\u00a0summit\u00a0attendees for its clarity, creativity, and ability to translate complex ideas into an engaging narrative. 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