Have you ever walked out of a meeting with a page full of notes and no idea what went on? What about trying to present an idea with words and seeing the glazed look of colleagues who aren’t taking it in?
We live in an intensely visual culture, and sometimes words just don’t cut it. Visual note taking, also known as sketchnoting, is a way of taking notes that are more memorable and interesting, while distilling ideas and providing an easier way to navigate through your tangle of thoughts. These notes are a powerful way to get your ideas across to other people.
In the workshop, we’ll start with the science behind visual mnemonics and the basics of sketching, then build up to how to communicate your ideas effectively through sketching. You’ll learn to listen and sketch at the same time, through theory, practical exercises, live sketching and group critiques.
Visual Note Taking course content
- An introduction to Visual Mnemonics
- The basics of sketching for those who think they can’t draw
- Building up your visual arsenal of elements
- The role of individual style
- Techniques to identify concepts and keep up with speakers
- How to create simple, effective visual metaphors
What to expect
A fun and practical half-day workshop, shared with no more than ten delegates. There will be opportunities for group critique and personal feedback from the tutor, as well as handy take-away resources.
Who should attend?
- Anybody wanting to effectively share ideas with other people
- People who think they can’t draw
- PR and marcomms professionals
- Sales and Business Development professionals
- Founders and entrepreneurs
- UX and Design professionals
Course Information
Duration: Half day – 1pm to 5.30pm
Level: All levels
Venue: Henshall Centre, Albion Buildings, Back Hill, London EC1R 5HT
Tutor: Luke Murphy–Wearmouth
Luke has designed and built things for Microsoft, Mr & Mrs Smith, Cisco, Fujitsu and Bosch. His previous life saw him doing comms and digital marketing for the likes of Microsoft, FT.com, O2 and Sydney Opera House. He is also a multiple startup founder, and professional illustrator. His sketching has seen him do commissions for Cisco, Microsoft and BE Broadband, as well as sketchnoting conferences across the UK.
Follow Luke on Twitter: @lurkmoophy.
Book your place
| DATES | PRICES (excluding VAT) | BOOK |
|---|---|---|
| 19th November | £149 | Book Now |
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