Events, whether digital or in person, can sometimes be challenging for your audience. In a time where social media shortened our attention span, listening to a longer talk or discussion can be tiring – no matter how interesting the content.  It is easy to lose focus and miss the most valuable takeaways of an event.

Graphic recording can help capture attention and put your key messages into relation. By offering a visual medium to follow …  is the visual summarisation of events such as conferences, workshops, seminars, lectures, award ceremonies, etc.

As a graphic recorder, I am a (sometimes silent) part of the event and visually record the key messages with drawings and text. I familiarise myself with the specialist content in advance, which is why a detailed briefing is always a prerequisite for a successful graphic recording.

During the event, I listen live, filter and draw on the side what is happening or being said at the event. My focus is on digital graphic recording on the iPad, as it has many advantages, especially in the digital space and at online events: it is clearly visible and can be quickly exported afterwards in any file format.