Live Illustration makes your event memorable
I sketch what people say, in real time.
Your words become bold visual summaries that keep your audience engaged - and your message remembered.
(Boring bullet points, be gone!)
You may also hear it called Graphic Recording, Live Scribing, Sketchnotes, Visual Note-taking, Visual Facilitation…
It’s all about turning spoken words into visuals that make a big impression.
What’s in it for you?
— So. Much.
Your event comes alive !
People like seeing real people do real, OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY things.
Your audience pays proper attention.
Not just during the talking part, but when people look at the visual summaries in breaks - and people start talking about it together and really connecting.
Your words have wider reach.
Share your message beyond the room by posting the visuals on social media or in corporate comms - so you can even reach people who weren’t there.
Live Illustration Examples
How does it work?
— Pens or iPad.
— In person or remote.
There’s no ‘better’ option - it comes down to your event format and preference.
And if you can’t decide - I’ll help.
Choose HOW:
Pens
Marker pens and boards, displayed on easels (the OG way)
iPad
Digital format on an iPad, projected onto a large screen.
Choose WHERE:
In Person
Pens or iPad
…in the Boston area
People wake up in their auditorium seats (even in that post-lunch sleepy slot!)
They’ll see me sketching in the room.
Remote
iPad only
…in timezones compatible with Eastern Time
People will pay proper attention to their screens (instead of drifting off to make a cuppa!)
They’ll see my sketches unfolding on screen.
How do we work together?
Before
You tell me about your event.
I send you a quote and some handy info.
We email or talk to cover any questions, preferences and prep.
During
You talk. I sketch!
(Btw my set-up needs are simple)
Your significant soundbites are translated live into visual summaries that will make your audience really remember your message - and you.
After
You keep the visuals and share them so your message reaches beyond the room.
Format options vary:
boards / digital files / time-lapse video
What kind of events?
Choose Live Illustration to add “WOW” factor to your…
…conferences, summits, roundtables, panel talks, brainstorming sessions, strategy & planning workshops, leadership events, off-sites, keynote speeches, lectures, training & development programs…& more.
Why Me?
— I’ve been in your shoes!
I combine artistic skill with corporate experience.
So you don’t just end up with pretty pictures, but engaging artwork with intelligent, meaningful content.
12+ years’ experience
Creative intelligence
Reliable
People person
My professional background as a British diplomat with experience of a multinational company means I understand ‘business lingo’ and the corporate environment. So I can grasp and filter complex topics to convey the significant soundbites.
You need someone who’ll deliver quality results, on time, with no fuss.
I know from experience how important it is to work with someone well-organized and trustworthy – who can pivot when your workshop plans get switched up!
Is it the same as Infographics?
Not quite. Live illustration is done…live - in real time at an event.
If you want to transform written words into visuals - that’s INFOGRAPHICS.
Good news: I do that too!
(btw it’s really effective for making people read stuff)
Transform ‘same old’ content of slide decks, mission statements etc into something people will actually WANT to digest - and they’ll remember it better too.
