Graphic recordings are a handy tool used by visual strategists to help clients improve their work and thought processes. Through visual facilitation, teams can improve alignment and engagement and spark their creative juices. These graphics are captured, synthesized, and visualized to represent ideas in real time. Whether during a virtual …
Some people believe doodling is child’s play. Alternatively, doodling could imply that you aren’t paying attention. However, the reality is the value of doodles as an art form is frequently underrated. Doodles are an exciting means of expressing yourself through visual communication. Additionally, science supports the importance of this art …
Cartoons frequently make use of the visual cliché of lightbulbs. You can see one arise and start glowing whenever someone has an idea or figures out an answer. So, there’s no better way to capture the excitement of a “lightbulb” moment than with a drawing. The traditional lightbulb is widely …
As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Visual communication conveys the same information as traditional forms of communication. But it does so in a way that resonates with most people. You could state that visual communication is an overarching term for visual language and visual vocabulary. …
Back in early 2022 I connected with a client, Gord from CAPSA, who wanted me to help him create a graphic recording style visual for a vision of his organization. I first received this photo of what he wanted created into a graphic: Once I saw the graphic, I knew …
One thing I’m unapologetically passionate about (and glad my profession as a graphic recorder and live illustrator gives me excuses to buy) is office supplies. I’ve waxed possibly-too-enthusiastic about my favourite markers for graphic recording already, but another stationery item that I adore…is sticky notes. My goodness, I love sticky …
2022 was a busy year of graphic recording and live illustration. I was so grateful to bring so many conversations and presentation to life (over 600 of them!) and I wanted to share 10 that were memorable. It’s so difficult to pick out “favorites” but these ones were memorable for …
How I spent 2022 in My Graphic Recording, Live Illustration Business In 2022 my time was divided into 4 main categories: live digital graphic recording, live in person, creating graphics from pre or post recordings and studio work. I did about the same amount of studio work as I did …
One of the biggest concerns I hear from beginner sketchnoters is that they won’t be able to keep up with whatever they’re taking notes on. And I totally get it. Sometimes when you’re sitting in a lecture or listening to a presentation it can feel like the information is flying …