Why Hire an Artist for Your Next Meeting or Event

Julia Bakay
May 2
3 min read

Updated: May 3

Why Meetings needs a - Human - Artist’s Touch

Traditional meetings—whether in a boardroom or around a conference table—often suffer from low engagement. It’s not uncommon for participants to sit quietly, waiting for their turn to speak or for the meeting to end, their minds drifting to what’s for dinner or plans with friends later in the evening.

With the rise of virtual meetings, holding attention has become even more challenging - the lack of physical presence, distractions at home, and screen fatigue make it harder than ever to run effective and engaging meetings!

The Meeting Artist: A Creative Solution for Engagement and Belonging

One highly effective solution is hiring a Meeting Artist. Live Visual Minuting provides a clear focal point, helping to maintain attention and engagement throughout the session. As participants speak, their thoughts and ideas are visually captured in real-time, offering a powerful, evolving visual representation of the meeting’s content.

This approach not only keeps the conversation on track but also encourages collaboration by building upon previous ideas. When attendees see their contributions illustrated live, it reinforces their involvement and helps create a shared sense of progress and achievement.

What a Meeting Artist Brings to the Event

A Meeting Artist, otherwise known as a live illustrator or graphic recorder, visually captures the key messages and ideas that unfold during a meeting, event, or conference. I specialize in Digital Visual Minuting, as it allows for more artistic freedom, and the opportunity to work in your colours. These Visual Meeting Illustrations will seamlessly match your brand, and can be tailored to truly resonate with your attendees!

Why Hire a Meeting Artist for Your Next Conference or Event?

Visual Meeting Summaries increase Retention and Memorability

Research shows that attendees are significantly more likely to remember content when it’s accompanied by visuals. Meeting Illustrations help transform abstract or complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals that stick.

Meeting Graphics boost Engagement and Participation

Especially in virtual settings, attention spans are short. Live illustration helps maintain energy and interest by providing a dynamic, evolving visual element. Meeting Graphics serve as both a creative tool and a focal point that encourages interaction.

These Visual Meeting Notes are ready to Share!

A long conference or dense meeting can be condensed into a single, visually appealing Meeting Summary. These visuals can be easily shared on social media, in follow-up emails, or added to reports—extending the reach and impact of your event content.

Meeting Artists for Hybrid and Virtual Conferences

Digital Meeting Illustration has become especially popular in online and hybrid meetings. I've supported many leading organizations from various sectors, such as the UN, Google, Toyota, NIH, and the NHS, who are already leveraging this tool to ensure their virtual communications are impactful, inclusive, and memorable.

Meeting Artists Are a Strategic Investment in Better Communication

Hiring a Meeting Artist for your next event is more than just a creative add-on—it’s a strategic investment in clearer communication, better engagement, and lasting impact. If you’re ready to transform your next event with high-quality Meeting Summaries, now’s the perfect time to explore this further!

Ready to Work with a Meeting Artist?

Let’s bring your ideas to life—literally.

Get in touch with Julia Bakay to find out how a Meeting Artist can transform your next event into a visually dynamic, engaging experience that your attendees won’t forget.