Best Practices, Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
Have you ever had the necessary skills to do something but failed anyway? Maybe you made the perfect cookie recipe… but then you burned them. Or maybe you’ve been playing soccer for 10 years, but missed the goal when it counted? When I first learned to...
Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
A common problem I hear from many of the Sketchnote Academy students is this: “I don’t know how to fill the page! Creating a layout is hard.” I get it! Even though I’ve been sketchnoting for years, I don’t perfectly fill my pages every time. Here are a few tips to...
Sketchnotes, Visual Communication
When I’m drawing at live events, one of the most common things people say to me is “Oh, so this is like those court room drawings!” Oftentimes, people haven’t seen a graphic recorder at work before, so they compare it to the closest thing they...
Sketchnotes, Visual Communication
What are sketchnotes and how to get started? Sketchnotes (aka visual notes) are hand-rendered visual records of information or an experience using drawings and written text. Drawings and Written Text: Sketchnotes are not just drawings…. that’s called...
Best Practices, Sketchnotes, Tips + Process
As much as I’d like to say “Sketchnoting is for anyone, anywhere, anytime!” it’s just not true. There are some instances where sketchnoting isn’t appropriate or practical. Read on to find out what they are so you can avoid these...
Best Practices, Sketchnotes
There are two types of sketchnotes: Lecture-Based Lecture-based visual notes are taken when one party actively shares new insight or information with another party. Some examples are conferences, school classes, church sermons, panels, work meetings, and workshops....
