Let's explore why Digital & Virtual Graphic Recording is the most sustainable solution for your events!
What is Digital Graphic Recording?
Graphic Recording has been around since the 1970s, supporting events by turning key ideas into real-time visual maps. Initially, this process involved large sheets of paper and giant marker pens, but as events moved online, many graphic recording artists adapted by switching to digital tools. They began drawing on tablets and projecting their canvases directly onto participants' computer screens or conference room walls.
Digital Visual Note-taking offers a variety of benefits, including artistic flexibility and practicality, with a wide range of creative brushes and the ability to work in your exact brand colors. A significant advantage is its environmentally-friendly nature, making it the perfect approach for those looking to make their events sustainable. There's no need for paper, markers, or postage — everything happens digitally, which allows us to deliver these beautiful visual summaries whilst reducing the impact on our wonderful planet.
What is Virtual Graphic Recording?
To take this further, let's look into virtual graphic recording, where an artist joins events online to create visual notes of the conversations and presentations. It's most commonly used in virtual conferences, webinars, and remote team meetings, but in reality, any in-person event can be captured with the artist joining remotely. It all still takes place in real time, and the graphics can be shared with the audience through screen sharing, either projected into virtual meeting spaces or onto the walls of the room where the event is held!
What are Sustainable Events?
Sustainable events are those which focus on environmental, economic, and social issues, leading to event management practices that are more efficient and less wasteful of resources. They aim to reduce their environmental footprint and promote long-term sustainability by making thoughtful, eco-friendly decisions across all aspects of the event, such as choosing the best way to incorporate Live Graphic Recording.
Why is Digital Graphic Recording Sustainable?
While sustainable events often require sacrifices in areas that add flair, Digital Graphic Recording brings a vibrant new dimension without any added environmental impact! In this case, the graphic recording artist works on a tablet to illustrate and connect key points, ideas, and themes as they emerge, and can share the visual map by projecting it onto a big screen in real time. By going digital, you'll not only save the cost of materials, but also reduce the environmental impact and waste associated with the process.
Why is Virtual Graphic Recording ideal for Sustainable Events?
One of the greatest eco-friendly benefits of digital graphic recording is having the keynote artist joining remotely, eliminating the costs and waste associated with traveling. I support events with graphic recording across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and not traveling back and forth keeps the costs down for both my client and the planet.
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