Let me put you in the picture Let me show you what I mean Love Spreads, Stone Roses Second Coming 1994
Shanghai World Financial Centre 上海环球金融中心
Intro
let me put you in the picture let me tell you what i mean
visual  recording
Visual Thinking
solving problems with pictures visual  thinking
Framing
setting expectations
make it easier, even compelling, to pick up a pen/marker and engage in powerful conversations
open, intro 0 5 science (why?) 10 skills (what?) 15
Agenda
setting perspective 20 recording (what? how?) 25 30
tips, advice, close
Science
why should I care?
Data Input 75% neurons dedicated to visual sense
Science
neuroscience
Data Processing 50% processing power dedicated to visual input
* neurons - an electrically excitable cell that processes and transmits information
Picture Superiority Effect a  picture  is  worth  a  thousand  words
Oral 10% accuracy Oral + Picture 65% accuracy (>72hrs)
Science
retention and recall Doodle Power 29% increase in recollection
Source: Brain Rules by John Medina
Skills
have I got what it takes?
Tools eyes
mind’s eye
hand+eye
paper
Accessories
pencil or pen or
whiteboard
markers
I can’t draw
Visual Alphabet
Can you draw these?
#botnapkin
I can draw
Solving problems with pictures has nothing to do with artistic talent.
Understand the essence Enhance dialogue Explore ideas Improve communication
Recording
what’s it all about then?
Visual Recording bla bla 1
sketchnotes aka. scribing, graphic note taking
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graphic recording
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Sketchnotes
the art of thinking/listening in pictures and words
Sample
sketchnotes Lettering Frames Bullets Connectors Pop People Emotions Icons
Fundamentals sketchnotes
Lettering Frames Bullets Connectors Pop People Emotions Icons
Lettering
Frames
Bullets
Connectors
Pop
People
Emotions
Icons
Who? What?
- things, people and roles - portraits, objects
How much?
- measuring and counting - charts
When?
Quick Reference six ways we see and show
- scheduling and timing - timelines
Where?
- directions + how things fit together - maps
How?
- how things influence each other - flowcharts
Why?
- seeing the big picture - plots #botnapkin
Graphic Recording collective exploration
Stay Focused capture and go
bea
Improve Learning
multi-sensory stimulation
+ visual
auditory
kinaesthetic
beat beat emotional
beat
Sharing
knowledge management
one  page  summary
Visual Recording
- collect the viewpoints - see what you and others mean - capture your wisdom - increase ROI on speakers and gatherings - custom takeaways and meeting memories
Tips and Advice
how do I get started? how do I improve?
children’s  book
Ed Emberley make a world
my  dad
Look Out/In Up/Down
- open your eyes - it’s all around you - signs (esp. if crowds or speed involved)
Copy
- steal like an artist - discover what works for you
Practice
Starting Out stay curious
- develop active listening/seeing skills +
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Make your mark - don’t be intimidated - stop apologising
books solving problems with pictures
brain
twitter dan_roam
sunnibrown
naceyduarte
rohdesign
craightonbarman
loosetooth
evalottchen
davegray
austinkeon
sunnibrown
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References
books, tweeps and video
online imagethink
Feedback
checking expectations
make it easier, even compelling, to pick up a pen/marker and engage in powerful conversations
Go Doodle
Draw Out
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grab
2
draw
3
leave your mark anything
post up
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