Graphic Recording & Facilitation

Art in the Business World

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Visual Facilitation Experiences

Great memories and examples of my Live Graphic Recording & Facilitation work

Live Visual Notes & Illustrations for Education

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

Julia Bakay

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Graphic Recording Ministry of Education event, Government of Malta

Graphic Recording at EduVoices: A new Conference for Education by the Government of Malta

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

Julia Bakay

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Graphic Recording & Facilitation for Public Health

As a Graphic Recording Artist and Visual Strategist, I often find myself immersed in the world of health sector events, supporting both public and private gatherings across the UK and the US. Sometimes it's Live Graphic Recording , other times it's a collaborative process crafting visuals together, known as Strategic Visuals or Illustrated Infographics . I’m excited to launch a collection that showcases my work in this field. Collaborating with leading organizations like the

Julia Bakay

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In the Flow: Visual Minutes on Water

A Collection of Live Visual Minutes captured around water, which often emerges as a theme - whether through collaborations with leading water-sector institutions or as a powerful metaphor flowing through events.

Julia Bakay

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Creating a Visual Book Summary

This Visual Book Summary was a true co-creation. It was exciting for Prof. Ross White to see his ideas take visual form, while I gained a deeper understanding of the meaning behind each message.

Julia Bakay

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Visual Learning Tools for Disaster Preparedness

As an illustrator, I often get to support meaningful projects, but I have to say, this one with IDRASTICC is as rewarding as it gets! I had the pleasure of collaborating with Peris Ramirez, whose goal was to create illustrations that felt personal to the children - helping them engage more deeply and remember the visuals more effectively.

Julia Bakay

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Live & Strategic Illustration for Tobique First Nation

Delve into the Strategic & Live Illustrations we created in Collaboration with Tobique First Nation to help revitalize the Wolastoquey language in their community.

Julia Bakay

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How Bett Captured It All: Visual Summaries for the World’s Biggest EdTech Event

BETT, the world’s biggest EdTech event, used Visual Summaries and Visual Notes to capture the energy and essence of this extraordinary event.

Julia Bakay

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Behind the Scenes with the Graphic Recording Artist at EDUCON

Come behind the scenes with the Graphic Recording Artist at EDUCON; see how live visuals brought this global engineering conference to life.

Julia Bakay

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Live from EDUCON: An Example of Graphic Recording at its Finest

Explore stunning Graphic Recording examples from EDUCON - live visuals that captured key insights, ideas, and moments from the global engineering conference.

Julia Bakay

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Sketchnoting Artist drawing on Ipad at Event

Live Sketchnoting during Source Fashion Debates

Source Fashion's debates were captured LIVE via digital sketchnoting. Explore some of the key themes discussed at Europe's Leading Responsible Sourcing Show!

Julia Bakay

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Clinical Research Cycle Illustration NIH

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

How to unlock the power of Visual Metaphors to engage and educate people? See how made Social & Financial Jargon fun and relatable with hand-drawn illustrations.

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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Visual Note-taking at Virtual Events held by IWMI

Visual Note-taking at Virtual Events I specialize in Virtual Visual Note-taking , whether it's in-person, hybrid, or virtual events. When it comes to events that are already virtual, there's not much to think about - I can join like everyone else, capture the key takeaways, and share my screen with the attendees in real-time! With hybrid or in-person events, the extra twist is that we have to make sure that I can hear everyone - whether they are in the room or joining online

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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Strategic Visuals for His Majesty's Inspectorate of 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!

The Sheffield Teaching Hospital's great work through Storytelling Art What an extraordinary opportunity this has been! The Learning &...

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, dedicated to promoting equality,...

Julia Bakay

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Graphic Recording & Facilitation

Information & Insights about the world of Graphic Recording & Facilitation

How to become a Remote Graphic Recorder?

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.

Julia Bakay

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Graphic Recording & AI | 2026

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

Julia Bakay

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Sharing Graphic Recording LIVE

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!

Julia Bakay

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Storytelling with Graphic Notes!

Graphic Storytelling is the art of translating information into text and images, arranging it in ways that are fun and logical!

Julia Bakay

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The Art of Visual Harvesting

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.

Julia Bakay

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Why create hand-drawn Infographics?

Discover why bespoke hand-drawn infographics captivate audiences, boost engagement, and help your message stand out with a unique, human touch.

Julia Bakay

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The Strategic Visual Process: Hand-drawn Infographics

Discover what Strategic Visuals are and how this creative process works. A clear breakdown of this collaborative, visual thinking approach that results in a custom illustrated infographic.

Julia Bakay

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Visual Minutes from a Recording: Unlock Post-Event Visual Note-Taking

Visual Minutes created from a Recording? An easy, flexible way to capture events through creative Visual Note-Taking after they happen.

Julia Bakay

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The Future of Graphic Recording is Brighter Than Ever | 2026

Explore the exciting future of Graphic Recording; an inspiring visual tool transforming conferences and events. Discover why live illustration is still a hidden gem, and why its potential is only just beginning.

Julia Bakay

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The Many Names for Graphic Recording

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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The Art of Visual Minuting

Discover why Visual Minuting is a powerful tool for capturing the essence of your event. See real examples and learn how strong visuals enhance engagement and memory.

Julia Bakay

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Make an IMPACT with Live Graphic Recording

How to make the most of LIVE Graphic Recording? In this article I share some tips (based on my experience) on bringing the most value out of Graphic Recording.

Julia Bakay

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Why Hire an Artist for Your Next Meeting or Event

Explore why meetings need a (human) artist's touch - the great world of visual minuting. Meeting Artist, Julia Bakay explains the benefits of Visual Note-taking.

Julia Bakay

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Beautiful Visual Minutes for Events, Online!

Visual Minuting is a brilliant way to make your online (or in-person) event more engaging, memorable, and human!

Julia Bakay

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Digital and Virtual Graphic Recording for Sustainable Events

Let's look at why Digital and Remote Graphic Recording is the best way to go for Sustainable Events, whether in-person, hybrid or virtual events!

Julia Bakay

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Streaming Live Graphic Recording | 2026

Streaming Graphic Recording LIVE during your event is what makes this experience so exceptional. Here are my favorite ways to share my iPad screen with the audience!

Julia Bakay

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What is included in the Live Event Illustration Process?

The Live Illustration process is more than just showing up at the scene and drawing. Let's see what steps we need to take for premium quality Graphic Recording!

Julia Bakay

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Sketchnotes for Events

Sketchnoting is the niche skill of bringing ideas to life with visuals real-time. Why hire a Sketchnote Artist for your next event or meeting? Read on!

Julia Bakay

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During Graphic Recording Visual Notes projected on big screen

How clients use the Visual Notes from live Graphic Recording?

Benefits of Live Graphic Notes Live Graphic Recording 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. It is undoubtably an impactful experience during a conference, workshop or meeting, and so the question might arise, what about post

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. Visual minuting is an amazing alternative to 'meeting minutes'.

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

Graphic Recording styles can be customized in the colors of your choice, and we can tweak the fonts, shapes, and overall visual tone to align perfectly with your brand identity. Whether you're drawn to clean minimalism, playful doodles, or bold visual storytelling, there's a style to suit every message and audience. I love developing and experimenting with new styles, so don’t hesitate to share your ideas—no matter how unusual they might be! In this post, I’ll walk you throug

Julia Bakay

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Remote Graphic Recording on Zoom in 2026

Needless to say, virtual events, meetings and workshops can really use a boost. What better than a real-time visual summary of what happened? Live Graphic Recording provides a sense of novelty, engagement, and gives the attendees something tangible to take away. How does Remote Graphic Recording work through Zoom? I get this question a lot so it's time to break it down for us! I have previously explored the benefits of virtual Graphic Recording and the advantages of taking

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: a Visual Conference Summary might just be the solution.

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 Live Illustration at an event. Whatever your organization's goals or challenges may be, these unique, hand-drawn visuals might just be the key! So let's see how Visual Thinking can help your organization, while exploring a few ways you could use them to facilitate your work! Working with a Visual Thinking Partner can help you to... communi

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 artist is thousands of miles away! Thanks to my Virtual Event Illustration setup, I can tune in from anywhere while you see my canvas projected right there at your event. Magic! ✨ I've written an article on the many benefits of Virtual Live Illustration , and I figured it's time to break down the process and explain exactly what it takes - beca

Julia Bakay

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Visual Minuting for Online & Hybrid Events

Visual Minuting 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 AI Meeting Summaries into Visual Notes!

What's missing from AI-generated Meeting Summaries? Although it's a massive technological improvement, AI generated Meeting Summaries lack a lot of what people actually need and appreciate in a summary. In this article, I'll focus on what's missing from AI Meeting Summaries, and how a (Human) Visual Thinker can fix them. ;) Visual Meeting Summaries bring back the Spirit, the Nuance, and the Wit! AI generated meeting summaries lack any personality - that's why they can feel mo

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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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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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 to control my pen sliding on the glassy surface of a tablet. However, for what I value in the artworks I deliver, it serves the purpose much more than the original analogue (paper & markers) Graphic Recording approach. And so, I decided to collect the advantages I found when it comes to Digital Event Illustration. Sharing my screen at this ev

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 life, whether you're servicing your car or hiring a tutor, the highest quality likely isn't the cheapest, and yet it's absolutely worth the investment. The question is - how much is that investment and what do you get for it? Let's take a look into Graphic Recording Rates and what they include! What factors influence the price of Graphic Reco

Julia Bakay

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Is Real-time Graphic Recording 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 Visual Summary had to be created. It was only when I started listening with a pen in hand that I realised what beautiful imagery he uses in every line. Here we are, over 40 years later and every line still stands as strong as then. Some things age well, and Martin Luther King Junior's Dream sure did. I've recently been watching many classic movi

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 for a successful Digital Graphic Recording session. I’ve been journaling for 15 years now - analysing and summarizing is a fundamental part of who I am. Whether I follow my recipe or not, thinking about my work and process is helpful, that's one of the key reasons I started this blog! Why journal just to myself if I can share my findings with

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 a background in Fine Art. Drawing in real-time, due to the natural pace of conversations, often requires speedy work. This is at odds with my aesthetic perfectionism, and I know that part of my journey is embracing the mistakes. Some find the answer to this in working on the project both before and after the event, but does this mean it's no long

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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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!

Julia Bakay

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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?

Live Illustration at the Olympia - London’s Room of Requirement

As I was Illustrating an event Live at London Olympia it dawned on me that I'm not the first live illustrator to be working between those prestigious walls.

Julia Bakay

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What is Success in Life?

A feel-good article with life lessons from James Herriot. I'm pondering the meaning of success inspired by the life and work of my favourite author, James Alfred Wight

Julia Bakay

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