Daria Hayward Art

Daria Hayward is currently a second-year student in the Medical Illustration Graduate Program at Augusta University. Her passion for educating others drives her to create informative visuals for a range of audiences.

 

Previously, Daria attended Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, earning a BFA in Medical Illustration. While attending KCAD, she published her first children’s book, All About Your Body, which gives children an introduction to the different organ systems. After graduating with Honors, Daria interned as a medical illustrator at Arthrex, where she illustrated arthroscopic orthopedic procedures and medical devices.

 

At MIGP, Daria creates informative illustrations, animations, and interactive interfaces to educate patients, students, and medical professionals. Her patient education brochure is in use at Wellstar MCG, and her surgical illustrations are used to teach students at Augusta University. Daria serves as the Vice President for the MIGP Class of 2026 and works as a research assistant.

 

Daria has participated in various showcases, including the AMI Student Salon and the AU Student Scientific and Medical Illustration Exhibit, in which she won an Award of Merit.

 

Daria looks forward to continuing to build her artistic skills and knowledge of science and medicine to better educate others.