Looking to make your notes a little bit more presentable and exciting? Sketchnotes are a great way to incorporate a fun and fresh take on meetings, client check-ins and more. You do not need to have top-notch drawing skills, just some creativity and eagerness to learn.
If you are wanting to use sketchnotes in your office or at the next conference you attend, check out our top four tips!
- Make sure you have the tools! While you don’t need to go overboard at the local craft store, having some supplies to get you started is key. We love using colorful markers like Tombow’s dual-brush option! A sketchpad is another item to invest in. Something simple will do, like this drawing pad we found on Amazon. A piece of computer paper also works if you are in a pinch!
- Try audio recording along with your sketchnotes. When you are first starting out with sketchnotes, you may feel frantic trying to get everything down at once. During your beginning stages or even if you are working on a new style of sketchnotes, audio record the presentation you are sketching. Having an audio recording to review can help you fill in any gaps of your visual and add to your initial sketch.
- Practice! Practice! Practice! Check out a Ted Talk or webinar you have been meaning to watch and test out your sketchnote skills! You can refine your style, practice your illustrations and catch up some must-watch videos. This will help you train your ability to retain the information shared along with drawing out key points.
- Check out some inspiration. Review other sketchnote creations online to get an idea of what style you want to create. Our website also has plenty of options to check out as well!
If you still need additional help with your sketchnote skills or would like to outsource visual note taking for an event, let us know! We would love to work with you!
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Lisa
Visual Thinker | Graphic Recorder | Sketchnote Artist at See In Colors
Lisa Nelson loves combining art with life. She is the Founder and Chief Visual Strategist of See In Colors where she leads a team that designs, facilitates, and captures conversations with hand-drawn pictures. By blending the power of visuals, communication and project management, Lisa helps organization have impact for social change. See In Colors is based in the Washington, D.C. area and serves clients world-wide.
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