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Art in the Business World
If you're interested in what this is like, feel free to take a peek into my blog below. Here I'll be sharing about what I do, random insights that arise, hopefully alongside some real wisdom I've picked up along the way....
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Graphic Recording & Facilitation
Information & Insights about the world of Graphic Recording & Facilitation
Julia Bakay
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Sketchnotes for Events
Why invite a Sketchnoting Artist to your next workshop, meeting, or online event? Sketchnoting, or Visual Note-taking , is the art of...
Julia Bakay
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Digital and Virtual Graphic Recording for Sustainable Events
Let's explore why Digital & Virtual Graphic Recording is the most sustainable solution for your events! What is Digital Graphic...
Julia Bakay
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Streaming Live Graphic Recording
Ways to stream Graphic Recording to online, hybrid and in-person events Graphic Recordings streamed with HDMI Capture Cards Thanks to our...
Julia Bakay
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What is included in the Live Event Illustration Process?
Live Illustration is more than just showing up and drawing. To get the most value from Live Graphic Recording there are a few steps to take!
Julia Bakay
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Graphic Recording across the US with the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Live Graphic Recording supporting a series of Community Conversations hosted by the NIH.
Julia Bakay
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Visual Minutes for Meetings
Visual Minutes are the real-time translation of your meeting into a combination of text and images, making them more engaging and impactful!
Julia Bakay
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Big Picture Graphic Recording
'Big Picture Graphic Recording' is the art of keeping the note-taking at a high level, and composing the content into one stunning visual.
Julia Bakay
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A Guide to Graphic Recording Styles
Th e following Graphic Recording styles are all available in the colors of your choice and we can tweak the fonts and shapes to match...
Julia Bakay
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How clients use the Visual Notes from live Graphic Recording?
Live Graphic Recording has many amazing benefits; it helps to focus and engage your attendees, and makes information more memorable for...
Julia Bakay
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Remote Graphic Recording on Zoom
Needless to say, virtual events, meetings and workshops can really use a boost. What better than a real-time visual summary of what...
Julia Bakay
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Sketchnote Artists: Take Your Online Meetings to the Next Level
Planning an online event has its own challenges, and perhaps the biggest one is how to keep people genuinely engaged. Well, one creative...
Julia Bakay
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A Visual Conference Summary - Illustrating the Day
If you've been working on organizing a great conference, you might wonder what are some ways you could enhance the attendee experience!...
Julia Bakay
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The Many Types and Benefits of Graphic Facilitation
Graphic Facilitation covers many Creative Services... ...such as creating Strategic Infographics , leading a Creative Workshop , or doing...
Julia Bakay
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Live Visual Scribing... tailored to your desired rates!
You'd like Live Scribing for your event but your budget is limited? Explore the many ways we can lower the cost of real-time visual scribing
Julia Bakay
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Illustrate Your Event With an Artist Joining Online
I've found it's not a very well-known fact that almost any conference can enjoy the many benefits of Live Illustration... even if the...
Julia Bakay
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Visual Note Taking for Online & Hybrid Events
Visual Note-taking allows you to add a new dimension to those virtual events! It's a little known yet easy & wonderful way to boost those...
Julia Bakay
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How to choose the best Graphic Recorder for your event?
So many excellent Artists out there! Graphic Recording is a niche skillset. There aren't many of us (especially compared to the number...
Julia Bakay
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Transform your Meeting Summaries into Visual Notes!
What's missing from AI-generated Meeting Summaries? Although it's a massive technological improvement, AI generated Meeting Summaries...
Julia Bakay
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Benefits of Virtual Graphic Recording
Virtual Graphic Recording has made it possible for us to add this live illustration magic to Conferences around the world!
Julia Bakay
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10 reasons to choose Digital Graphic Recording
I LOVE Digital Graphic Recording ... In many ways, I actually find it more challenging than drawing on paper; it took ages to learn how...
Julia Bakay
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Introducing the 'Keynote Artist'
It was one of those stereotypical lightbulb moments when I coined this term for myself: ‘Keynote Artist’. Visual Notes & Keynotes I...
Julia Bakay
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Graphic Recording Rates and Fees
Graphic Recording requires a unique and niche skillset; it's a truly valuable service when done properly. Just like with most things in...
Julia Bakay
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Graphic Recording & The Naming Dilemma
When I stepped into the industry, I will admit that probably my biggest headache was what to call myself...
Julia Bakay
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Is Real-time Event Illustration Truly Real-time?
What to expect from real-time graphic recording by the end of the event? What does the success of a live event illustration depend on?
Julia Bakay
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Graphic Recording & The Importance of Improv
When I stepped into a career as a Graphic Recorder & Facilitator , I soon realized that being talented and quick at drawing won't be...
Julia Bakay
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Graphic Illustration based on Recordings
It was a bold attempt, trying to illustrate and record Martin Luther King Jr's legendary 'I Have a Dream' speech, but I believe this...
Julia Bakay
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My Top Tips for Successful Live Event Illustration
Become the Dragon Warrior of Graphic Recording! Here are some tips to help your Live Event Illustration skills flow better - my recipe...
Julia Bakay
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The Real Benefits of Live Illustration
Why invite a Graphic Recorder to your Conference? When I cast my mind back to the best Conferences, Events, and Workshops I've been to...
Julia Bakay
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The Fine Art of Graphic Recording
Is true art really possible when it comes to Live Graphic Recording? It’s both a blessing and a curse to come into this field with an...
Julia Bakay
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Live Graphic Recording, a Practice of Presence
How to enter that elusive flow state? Make no mistake, I’m still on my way to learning how to be in the present moment as often as...
Julia Bakay
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Tell your story with Visual Notes!
Taking Visual Notes is the art of translating informtion into text and images, arranging it in ways that are fun and logical!
Julia Bakay
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Misconceptions about Visual Note taking
Anyone can learn to take Visual Notes! Here are some misconceptions about Visual Note-taking and why you should give it a go!
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Visual Work Experiences
Business Illustration Examples
Great memories and examples of my Live Graphic Recording & Facilitation work
Julia Bakay
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Graphic Recording across the US with the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Live Graphic Recording supporting a series of Community Conversations hosted by the NIH.
Julia Bakay
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Creative Social & Financial Jargon Illustrations
Can Financial Jargon be fun and engaging? ...well, that's the idea and request BD Giving found me with! BD Giving is a fantastic charity...
Julia Bakay
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Live Graphic Recording at the BACCN Annual Conference
I’m still just processing the few days I spent at the fabulous BACCN  Annual Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland! Two complete days of...
Julia Bakay
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Illustration for the Barnsley Civic Grand Opening Campaign
When I think about it, most projects I’m involved in are ‘Once in a Lifetime' opportunities.... It’s ever more apparent when I get to...
Julia Bakay
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Live Visual Note-taking at IWMI Virtual Event
The International Water Management Institute ( IWMI ), the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research ( CGIAR ) and The...
Julia Bakay
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Live Graphic Recording at IWA Conference
I got the chance to spend 3 days creating a Live Graphic Recording of the 14th IWA Specialized Conference, LWWTP 2024 , in the glorious...
Julia Bakay
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Remote Graphic Recording for the Innovation Acceleration Forum
A key event at the International Water Association (IWA) Water and Development Congress & Exhibition (WDC&E) I had the great honour of...
Julia Bakay
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Live Illustration at the NHS Nursing & Midwifery Conference
Have you ever spent a day with nearly 400 Nurses & Midwives? A room full of people who chose a life of service, just having a fun &...
Julia Bakay
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Digital Graphic Recording at NHS Event
Another wonderful day of Live Graphic Recording for the NHS ! The 'LED Celebration Event', hosted by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals...
Julia Bakay
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Graphic Summary for World Without Orphans
World Without Orphans Europe (WWO) came to me with an amazing project - they were looking to explain what they do in a simple, yet...
Julia Bakay
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Visuals for HMI Probation
What a brilliant experience it has been to create hand-drawn visuals to support the information gathered by HMI Probation's Research Team...
Julia Bakay
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Storytelling Wall Art for the NHS!
Showcasing the Sheffield Teaching Hospital's great work What an extraordinary opportunity this has been! The Learning & Education...
Julia Bakay
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Real-time Digital Illustration of Keynote Speech
I was invited to capture Claire Pedrick MCC's keynote speech by creating a real-time Illustration at the first International Deep Talk...
Julia Bakay
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Illustrated Posters for The Peace Building, a UK Educational Charity
It's been a year since I met Anna Lubelska, the founder of The Peace Building non-profit organisation, and our joyful creative...
Julia Bakay
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Live Event Illustration for NHS Sheffield
Approaching Live Illustration in a new way October 19th was a special day at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, as it was the day of their...
Julia Bakay
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Live Visual Scribing for ID in Nuclear
About ID Nuclear and their Annual Conference ID Nuclear is an amazing charity based in the UK, supporting organisations in the Nuclear...
A Mindful Business
Running a creative business requires a lot of thinking, learning, and experimenting... Why keep it all to myself when it might benefit others?
Julia Bakay
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What is Success in Life?
Learning about Success from the Past I landed in North Yorkshire recently, and will be spending a couple more months in this glorious...
Julia Bakay
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Self-Employed Inner Peace
Life Lessons of Inner Peace for the Self Employed - Business Owners, Entrepreneurs & Freelancers 'A person is self-employed if they run...
Julia Bakay
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Introducing the 'Keynote Artist'
It was one of those stereotypical lightbulb moments when I coined this term for myself: ‘Keynote Artist’. Visual Notes & Keynotes I...
Julia Bakay
3 min read
Becoming a Graphic Recorder
'What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? …my favourite icebreaking question as a child; I just loved how much it told me about people...
Julia Bakay
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A World of Inhibitions & Our Creative Potential
Family anecdotes portray me as an incredibly confident and creative child. Uncles and aunts would travel an hour to enjoy my evening...
Julia Bakay
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Jazz Jealousy - the Warm World of Visual Facilitators
A great swing dancing friend of mine once explained a great term she coined during her decade of dancing - Jazz Jealousy. It's the...
Julia Bakay
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Live Graphic Recording, a Practice of Presence
How to enter that elusive flow state? Make no mistake, I’m still on my way to learning how to be in the present moment as often as...
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