Frequently asked questions

FAQs

  • Striking Science™ is a brand that fuses "Real science. Real art" by turning cutting-edge research into distinctive products, celebrating scientists' dedication and sparking curiosity. Our offerings feature designs inspired by scientific imagery with QR codes linking to digital leaflets containing research summaries and paper links. We target educators, enthusiasts, and art lovers, aiming to connect science with everyday life through accessible creativity.

  • Each product comes with a QR code, designed to enhance learning and transparency. Scan it with your phone to unlock an exclusive digital leaflet from Striking Science™, offering a clear summary of the science behind the design and a link to the original research paper. This feature encourages exploration of scientific wonders in an engaging way.

  • We focus mainly on science-themed wall art, featuring designs like cellular patterns, cosmic swirls, and biological cycles. All are crafted on-demand by our partner Gelato for top quality and sustainability, and we're currently broadening our collection to weave art and science into more everyday items—keep an eye out for updates!

  • Our designs draw inspiration from publicly available scientific images in open-access journals (e.g., under CC BY licenses), selected for their aesthetic and educational appeal to maintain integrity. QR codes connect to summaries and original papers, raising awareness of research contributions on a global scale.

  • Scan the QR code on your product to access a digital leaflet with a concise research summary and link to the original paper, designed to educate. Our products are designed to be a gateway into further exploration, we encourage you to go beyond the digital leaflet and immerse yourself in the science behind it.

  • We offer free shipping worldwide through Gelato’s fulfillment centres, making our products accessible to all. Delivery takes 5-10 business days in the UK, 10-15 days in the US/EU, and 15-20 days elsewhere. Tracking is included for all orders, with Gelato handling packaging for safe delivery, ensuring a smooth experience.

  • We currently do not support returns or provide a return address because the products you order are personalized and made specifically for each order by our trusted partner Gelato. However, should you have an issue with an order or item received, we encourage you to get in touch with us via cat@strikingscience.co.uk where we will endeavour to resolve the issue to your maximum satisfaction.

  • Yes! We’re expanding beyond wall art to include mugs, water bottles, phone cases and more. Send your ideas to cat@strikingscience.co.uk—we enjoy collaborating with our community and might incorporate your suggestion into future designs to enhance our creative offerings.

  • Our science-themed items are perfect gifts that inspire. For holidays, choose mugs with cosmic designs for daily motivation; for birthdays, water bottles with biological motifs for science fans; for teacher appreciation, wall art like cellular patterns to uplift classrooms; for science fair winners, phone cases with research themes as unique prizes. All include QR codes for an educational surprise.

  • We accept major credit/debit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay via our Etsy and Squarespace stores, ensuring a secure and welcoming checkout. All transactions are protected with SSL encryption, prioritizing ease and safety for every purchase.