Any event can benefit from live graphic recording. But the more you integrate your visual notepad or writing into your planner, the greater those benefits will be.
After taking visual notes on hundreds of events, I observed that there are generally three levels to “writemaxxing”.
Essential
- The scribe quietly captures presentations and panel discussions throughout the day, with little involvement beyond documenting what is said.
- Finished boards may be displayed informally but are not displayed.
- Attendees may or may not interact with the work on their own.
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- The facilitators introduce the scribe and explain to the participants what they will do.
- The finished boards are formally displayed in public spaces and participants are encouraged to interact with them.
- During the conclusion, facilitators lead a walk through the gallery, using visual notes to reinforce key takeaways and provoke reflection.
- After the event, polished digital images of the work are shared with attendees and posted to social media.
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- Everything described in the previous section.
- In addition to documenting presentations, the scribe participates in interactive exercises and captures unstructured conversations, making visualization an active part of the group process.
- In addition to being shared with attendees and appearing on websites and brochures, finished images are also turned into products and, with the help of Breakthrough Visuals, used to create more finished infographics and animated explainer videos.
Of course, not all events require the highest level of writing. But at any level, visual
Taking notes will transform your event in unexpected and surprising ways.
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