Graphic Recording is created live and in real-time and captures key ideas and messages as they unfold during a meeting or conference.
Watching the drawing progress engages the participants and helps make the information more memorable – ideas are connected and creativity stimulated.
The graphic recording documents the meeting and acts as a collective memory bank for the participants and of course you get a unique visual artefact which can be displayed and shared after the event.
Everyone can see the meeting unfold, follow the flow of ideas as they progress, see the big picture and make connections between ideas
It makes the information more memorable. Many of us are visual learners who find it easier to store and recall information when it’s presented visually
You get a visual record of your meeting – display the original images in your office and share the photographs with a wider audience. Great for social media!
Graphic Recording takes place ‘real time’ whilst an event is in progress:
CONSULTATION
Graphic Recording is a great way to record ideas and share them with a wider audience after the event. I love working alongside a facilitator to capture the key outcome and particularly enjoy drawing feedback from World Cafe and Open Space Sessions. Both techniques are brilliant for getting groups talking about issues that matter to them. And obviously, the images are a perfect way to share the outcomes with a wider audience, to use in funding applications and to gather supporters for the project.
CELEBRATION
Some of my favourite projects have been celebration events. Graphic recording is a lovely way to capture and share vital milestones and achievements with staff and stakeholders. And it’s not just for business and organisations – I’ve also drawn at a wedding and 60th birthday party which were great fun!
COMMUNICATION
Meetings that inspire, engage and transform. Graphic recording at a live event or during an online meeting helps keep delegates attention on the topic and helps them retain the information being shared. Plus an eye catching image can help your report, social media post, or written communication get noticed after the event. A big poster on the office wall and on screens around the building is a great reminder of the event and helps keep the information fresh in everyone’s minds.
Sharing research data
Sharing stories & information
Sharing Visions, Values and Future Plans
CONNECTING PEOPLE
I love hosting the networking wall at exhibition and events. I usually have a quick chat, find out about the person, their business and how they help their clients and draw a quick image to summarise our conversation. I encourage them to photograph the image and and share it on their socials with the event hashtag and find that visitors to the show gather round to find out what’s going on and wait to have their own drawing created. And whilst they’re waiting they’re networking! I also connect people and will often put images alongside others with a note to say ‘you need to talk!’
In addition to providing a graphic recording service at events, I also help with the branding and create bespoke event materials such as:
And anything else you can think of!
I am always happy to chat over ideas at any time in the planning process.
I think it’s essential that the graphic recording element is seen as part of the event and I want to be sure that the images I create on the day deliver what you need. I can provide images in advance to warm up the audience, talk with your event team and facilitator and even visit the venue to make sure there is space for me on the day.
After the event, I can provide photographs of the recording, arrange for graphics to be scanned, framed or mounted and even convert the content into fresh digital images.
