About Graphic Recording & Facilitation

Graphic Recording based on a recording is where the artwork is created after the event using a video recording instead of joining and drawing in real-time. Why Not "Live" Graphic Recording? You might wonder why this is even an option. In a nutshell, yes, live graphic recording is meant to be live. That's where the 'pizzazz' lies. Watching ideas come to life in real time is what makes it such an extraordinary human skill and such an engaging part of an event. Historically, gra

Discover how graphic recording can honour the stories, shared knowledge, and collective learning that emerge from Indigenous gatherings. Julia Bakay shares her experience supporting Indigenous communities and gatherings across North America through visual storytelling.

Credit your Graphic Recorder during and after the event to honor their work, support their business, and enhance your attendees' experience.

The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks, co-hosted by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, is one of the largest humanitarian events of its kind. In 2026, the event brought together more than 2,000 experts from over 350 organisations, with more than 8,600 participants engaging across both online and in-person sessions. The hybrid event was held from 2–12 March 2026, with in-person ga

Explore the real benefits of being a remote visual scribe through firsthand insights and expert guidance from Julia Bakay, industry leader in online visual minuting.

Turn conversations into visuals with the art of Visual Harvesting; the art of capturing ideas as they unfold, for vibrant, memorable live illustrations of your event.

Going remote is a win-win for clients and graphic recorders alike, but how could we help the industry adapt faster? Here's my expert advice on becoming a remote-first Graphic Recorder.

How can you become the best Graphic Recorder you can be using principles from improv? An article on how to embrace improvisation to unlock your potential as a Graphic Recorder.

Canadian Red Cross events turned into strategic visual notes. Instead of Live Graphic Recording, we built these visuals together, post-event, from their meeting notes.

Learn why introducing your online graphic recorder at the start of an event boosts engagement, builds trust, and highlights the human creativity behind live visual storytelling.

I had the pleasure of Live Graphic Recording during the IITA Summit 2026 held in Niagara Falls, New York! The International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) is a trade association representing companies that bring international travelers to the United States. Its members include inbound tour operators, destination management companies, and tourism partners who specialize in the U.S. market, and once a year they all come together.... About the IITA Summit 2026 The IITA Summit

Why Graphic Recording goes beyond industry knowledge I’m Julia Bakay, a Keynote Artist and Visual Strategist with a background in Systems Thinking, Education, and Art. With three master’s degrees and many years of experience, I find that I bring quite an interdisciplinary foundation to my work. This is why I love that Graphic Recording and Facilitation doesn't require me to specialize in a certain industry; what I do is transferable across sectors. The ability to see patterns