Overview & Topics

Why is this important?

In a world filled with information, much of which comes to us in a visual manner, it is important to learn techniques that we can use to better synthesize, organize and utilize visuals to be more effective communicators.

There are many ways to use visuals. Below are just a few:

• • • graphic facilitation - a way to engage groups

    • constructing strong visual narratives

    • visual notetaking (sketchnoting) – listening for and translating main points into visuals and text

Examples of hands-on activities

• • • Visually organizing information on a page

    • Mind mapping

    • Creating effective icons, designing text, and using visual emphasis

    • Viewing successful examples of visual communication