About Graphic Recording & Facilitation

Event Insights turned into Strategic Visual Notes Live Graphic Recording brings unique value; capturing the event moment by moment while allowing attendees to watch it unfold in real time. (Read on for more benefits of Live Event Illustration ). However some events gain most from a thoughtful post-event capture: when we take the time to collaborate and transform the insights into a truly practical and strategic visual . This is certainly the case with the Visual Notes we c

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 bring quite an interdisciplinary foundation to my work. I find that what I do is transferable across sectors; the ability to see patterns, connect ideas, and synthesize complexity isn’t industry-specific; it’s a way of thinking. Visual Facilitation and

So you're hosting an event and you'd like to bring it to life through Graphic Recording. So many sessions. So many speakers. So many ideas to take away! How do you capture it all without losing what really matters? Graphic Recording is often used as a way to capture as much detail as possible. And while there’s real value in that, times have changed. I’ve noticed that in the long term, that level of detail isn’t always what clients benefit from most. In fact, when it comes to

Benefits of Live Graphic Notes Live Graphic Notetaking has many amazing benefits; it helps to focus and engage your attendees, and makes information more memorable for all visual learners. There are also several creative ways to share these graphic notes during the event , and further enhance the impact it will have on your attendees' experience. Graphic Notetaking is undoubtably an impactful experience during a conference, workshop or meeting, and so the question might arise

Graphic recording styles are fully customizable. Colors, fonts, shapes, and the overall visual feel can all be adapted to align seamlessly with your brand identity. Whether you’re drawn to clean minimalism, playful cartoons, or a more sophisticated approach to visual storytelling, there’s a style to suit every message and audience. Getting the style right really matters, and it’s something I really enjoy. In this article, I’ll walk you through some of the most popular graphic

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.

As a former educator myself, I love the opportunity to support education-focused events and projects with Live Visual Notes & Illustrations!

The Directorate for Planning and Strategic Foresight within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR) launched... EduVoices , a new annual conference series designed to bring strategic foresight into education. This year’s event centred on tackling Early Leaving from Education and Training by bringing educators, students, and policymakers into the same room to share real experiences and imagine better learning futures together. Through person-ce

What is Graphic Recording, and can it be done by AI? Graphic Recording is the art of listening to conversations and events, and turning them into a cohesive map of visual notes in real-time. Let's start by stating that, as of now, AI can't do Graphic Recording at all. The reason why I felt the need to explore this topic is because Graphic Recording is a complex skillset, and AI has proven to master some of the skills needed... So that raises the question... will it take over

Sharing the Graphic Recording with the attendees is the best part of this creative event illustration service. This article helps decide how and when to do it for the best results!