While AI isn’t taking away the jobs of visual practitioners just yet, it’s worth keeping an eye on how its performance is going. I put two AI image generators through their paces, and compared them to another experiment I ran in 2022. The results are indeed gobsmacking. Back in August 2022, I tried out MidJourney […]
Draw more creatively with FLARE
If you want to find ways to draw topics more creatively, or you feel like you’re in a bit of a rut drawing things the same way all the time, then the FLARE prompts are for you. How do you draw a person? Or a building? Or a tree? There are lots of ways to […]
How adding a graphic recorder to your event makes it a game changer
Ever walked out of an event thinking, “Well, that was great… but what actually happened?” You’re not alone. Words fly thick and fast, but they don’t always stick. That’s where a graphic recorder (a.k.a. live scribe or visual note-taker) comes in. Here are 6 benefits for having one around. I’ve been graphic recording at public […]
Volume 2 of Journey Mapping Icons out now!
I’ve just released a second volume of journey mapping sketched icons, containing 120 more icons. All images are in 300dpi PNG format, with transparent backgrounds, available for you to use in any way you like. You’ll find some additions to existing categories found in the Volume 1 set of icons, including expressions, people, devices, technology, […]
Discover how your customers tick with the Decision Factors sketch
It can be really hard getting a handle on what factors affect your customers’ decisions, or how to get buy-in from your stakeholders. The Decision Factors sketch can make it easier. Think of the last time you made a big purchase. What was that like for you? Did you weigh up pros and cons? Was […]
Here’s how your pen can break down walls
Visualising the barriers to your goals is not only a great way to identify them in a more meaningful way, but also to look at how to break them down.
See a clearer path to your goal with the Build a Bridge framework
An oldie but an oh-so-goodie: this easy sketch of you – where you are now, and where you want to be – could well be the clarifying galvanising step you’ve been looking for, to finally reach that goal.
Solve the right problem with the Problem Pyramid
Get clarity on a problem to be solved – either by yourself or as a team – by exploring it, reframing it and articulating it in a more insightful way using this simple visual pattern. Ambiguity and confusion? You probably don’t have a proper problem statement Have you ever had those times where you’re lying awake […]
How to draw mandalas
Drawing mandalas is more fun and rewarding than you probably think, and the results are probably better than what you imagine, whether you think you have no drawing skill at all, or you’re a seasoned sketcher. If you’re after a free and easy way to relax, centre yourself, and practise a bit of mindfulness, it’s hard to […]
3 ways to add extra impact to figure sketches
Do you ever wonder why some figure drawings have a way of jumping out at you and grabbing your attention? By trying out these ideas in your sketching, yours can do that too. Figures help your audience put themselves in the picture Whether you draw for fun or for a living (or both!), and you […]