GRAPHIC RECORDING

Live capturing keynote speeches, conferences, panel talks, lectures, workshops

Graphic recording summarized in one sentence: An event being live-captured through images and annotations by a person drawing at a wall or board in plain sight of all participants.

The benefits of inviting a graphic recorder: Participants watch the information being presented/discussed map out as well as their own contributions being noted and added to the larger whole of the image. Being able to literally see the flow of ideas unfold increases engagement, stimulates creativity and makes the information more memorable. Your message will be fresh, relevant and accessible to a much wider audience. Additionally, you get to keep the visual record that you may display or share after the event ends.

What type of events may benefit from having a graphic recorder present?

Large and small scale public events such as various conferences, panel talks, lectures as well as private gatherings such as various internal company meetings and training all benefit from a visual representation.

My unique style: I listen for key points, the main message/vision and the overall atmosphere of what is being communicated and how it's being received (if distinguishable). My recordings are image heavy (unless otherwise requested), which means I tend to express most of the points through images and add only a limited amount of text. I choose to do that because images transcend language and leave a stronger impression on all participants. As a result internalization of the content is faster and longer lasting.

Bonus offer: At the end of your event, I may provide a summary by talking the participants through my graphic notes, highlighting the main takeaways. This ensures that everyone leaves with a clear idea of what has been discussed.