Visually simplifying complexity to communicate strategically
📷 by Nic Raingsey
Graphic recording, also known as live drawing or visual note-taking, is a dynamic way to capture and communicate ideas visually. In real time, thoughts, ideas, and conversations are transformed into engaging visual maps and illustrations. This process involves actively listening, distilling key concepts, and synthesizing them into large-scale, compelling narratives.
As an audience member, you can watch information unfold in an inspiring and memorable way. As a participant, you can contribute your ideas and watch them evolve into a shared vision. This visual approach is a powerful tool for collective understanding and action—boosting memory retention, sparking creativity, and fostering collaboration.
Graphic Recording
Benefits
Active listening and participation
Empowers and amplifies voices
Ideas come to life in real-time
Develops action-inspired mindsets
Ability to see the big-picture view
Facilitates group creativity and understanding
Visualizes new, unrealized connections
Understanding of roles in a project or strategy
Ability to retain information in a memorable way
Use Graphic Recording in...
Brainstorming Sessions
Conferences
Leadership Retreats
Panel Discussions
Presentations
Strategic Planning Meetings