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Does Graphic Recording Really Work? The Psychology of Visual Practices
Does graphic recording or facilitation really work? Our Intern, Terence, shares the research-backed psychology of visual practices. Get ready! (more…)
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What is Visual Facilitation, and Why Bother?
Our Intern sheds light on the difference between the Graphic Recording and Graphic Facilitation, and why you should seriously consider that for your next meeting. Graphic Recording and Graphic Facilitation, sometimes you may hear them being used interchangeably. However, there is a difference between the…
What is graphic recording, and why bother?
So you’ve always wondered what graphic recording really is, and why you should bother? We asked our Intern, Terence, to participate (as a participant) at a recent session we worked on. Here’s his experience of graphic recording and its value. [Hint: It’s not about beautiful drawings!] (more…)
Fine Art: The Antithesis of Graphic Recording?
I have been graphic recording (“drawing out”) ideas fast and furiously for the past three years. But when I started taking Fine Art classes, it felt like the exact antithesis of what I did — hardly fish to water. “Here’s a photograph. Just draw a pencil outline…
On Curiosity and Drawing: Reflections on Science Flair @ ArtScience Museum
A visiting Art professor from the US said, “You Singaporeans don’t know how blessed you are to have the ArtScience Museum.” She visited recently and was blown away by the exhibits. Maybe we’re kind of comfortable with what we have and where we are in,…
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What does drawing together mean to you?
“Can I draw something here?” What would your response be when a participant walks up to your chart with an ask like that? (more…)
[Reflections] Process versus Output: Which matters more when you’re graphic recording?
Every graphic recorder knows that moment of epiphany. It’s when you realised that you’ve helped draw together not just plans, but people. However, you don’t just get to this outcome without giving thought to the process of graphic recording. Take this project for example. (more…)
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Making the most of your graphic recordings: Three Tips
Serendipity. Recently, I spotted one of our largest murals remixed by the Client to fit onto one canteen wall. Of course, I had to take a photograph and share that! 🙂 Although the original (measuring 18m x 2m) had to be dismantled at the end of…
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#Tooltip: Bold lines
Practice making the boldest lines you can with this exercise! Position the tip of your marker for maximum contact with paper, and get dotting away 🙂 Strangely therapeuric too, we say!
#Tooltip: Markers
Little things matter when you work on BIG charts with large groups. Use a dome nib or wedge nib marker to create lines of different boldness — thick, thin, and in between!