Graphic Recording - capturing the BIG ideas
![Graphic Recording: Implement Thought Leaders](https://penorama.dk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Implement_Graphic-recording.png)
WHAT
Graphic Recording (also known as graphic summaries, visual minutes, scribble & sketchnotes) are rich visual notes made by a mix of handwriting, visual elements and drawings.
All too often, what comes out of meetings are highly detailed, text-only minutes that no one bothers reading afterwards.
In graphic recording the focus is on capturing the BIG ideas;
- highlighting the key elements,
- capturing interesting quotes, and
- expressing concepts
Verbal and visual concepts are coded together by the brain improving understanding, memory and recall.
Hearing + Seeing + Thinking + Drawing = Graphic recording
Graphic recording are made real-time in a physical or virtually setting using either pen & paper or a tablet & stylus.
WHY
Graphic recordings are fun and engaging and will make events stand out of the crowd.
Makes conferences, summits, or workshop memorable and gives it a life after the lights have been turned off.
Each graphic recording are unique and can be customized to brand colors and CVI.
![Graphic recording: Oplevelsesdesign - Graphic Recording](https://penorama.dk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Oplevelsesdesign_Sermersooq_Business_2021-1024x640.png)
HOW
Do you want to try out graphic recording?
Here are 5 steps to get you going:
RESEARCH
- What is the topic?
- What is the agenda?
- Who is speaking?
- Who is the organizer and audience?
- What colors and logos may be relevant?
- What images relate to the topic?
PREPARE
- Have the materials you will need at hand: remember to charge, bring backup tips and backup pen
- Set up your digital canvas or paper:
decide on format and layout - Make an invisible grid to organize the canvas by agenda items so everything will fit in
DESIGN
- White the title, names of the presenter(s) and draw logos if relevant
- Chose one or two handwriting fonts you want to use for headlines and text
- Use bullets, arrows and dividers to improve readability and show connections
- Use placeholders to organize text
- Do not underestimate white space
LISTEN & SYNTHESIZE
- Concentrate: eliminate & filter distractions
- Listen for information that stands out or
tells a story - Pay attention to patterns and visualize connections
- Draw the images that appear in your head while you listen to underline and highlight themes and concepts
- Highlight content and use color strategically
DOCUMENT & SHARE
- Sign your work
- Add the date if relevant
- Photgraph or scan your graphic recording
- Send by email, print and hang it, upload to intraweb, or post on SoMe