Graphic recording
Visual notes that make your events fun and memorable.
As your speaker presents, or your meeting is underway, I visualise key concepts with words, symbols and pictures. This multi-modal communication keeps your audience engaged, increases retention and helps them connect ideas and facts.
Graphic recording is also known as sketch-noting, visual note-taking, live illustration and graphic scribing.
Frequently asked questions
Do you illustrate digitally or on paper?
I illustrate digitally. It makes it easy to edit and you get a fantastic time-lapse of the illustration as part of the package. People LOVE watching these, which makes them great for social media.
It also means that I can work internationally without expensive and environmentally harmful travel.
Is this a substitute for my Powerpoint presentation?
Most of the time, graphic recording is not used to replace a presentation. As fast as I am, I cannot draw everything your speaker says, so instead I pick out key concepts and visualise them so that the audience remembers them.
It is possible to use live illustration instead of a presentation, but it would require more preparation and rehearsal.
Is this a substitute for traditional minutes?
No. As a graphic recorder I pick out key pieces of content and illustrate them. It would be impossible to capture everything that is said. Besides, the point of graphic recording is to help people remember what they hear: too much information would defeat the purpose. So, to summarise, if you want every single detail written down, you will need to have someone taking notes.
Do we get to decide what you draw?
Yes, to some extent. Prior to your event we will talk through the topics that will be covered. This is your chance to let me know if there are some things that MUST be included, and if there are any topics that you would prefer not to emphasise. If there you want a particular image included, just let me know.
How much does it cost?
Please get in touch so I can give you a quote for your specific event.
However, my base rate for a one hour event is 500 Euro / 6000 SEK. Pricing for a full-day event starts at 1150 Euro / 13,000 SEK.
This includes communication before the event, my preparation and one round of edits after the event. You receive the finished illustration as a high resolution file, a low resolution file and a MP4 time-lapse animation.
Can we request edits afterwards?
Yes, you can request edits. One round of revisions is included in the price.
However, the time-lapse cannot be edited except in chronological order. This means that the changes that you request will show up at the end of the time-lapse animation.
How can we use the illustration?
A basic license for internet use is included in the price of graphic recording. This means that you can use it digitally (in emails, your website, social media) for an unlimited amount of time. If you intend to use it in print, we will discuss a small increase in price.
Do you come to the event, or is it all online?
The beauty of doing digital graphic recording is that I can do it without attending the event. (Better for the environment, in most cases!) We connect via a video conferencing app so I can hear and see the event. I share the screen of my drawing tablet and you show it on a screen at or after the event.
I am willing to travel so feel free to ask! Southern Sweden (Malmö, Lund, Kristianstad, Ystad and Hässleholm), Gothenberg, Stockholm and London are all locations I will travel to for in-person graphic recording.
How far ahead to we need to book?
At least a week, preferably more. The more time I have to prepare, the better the end result will be!
When do we pay?
I ask for a 30% deposit when we agree to work together. You will get my second invoice within three days of the final illustration being delivered.
When will we receive the illustration?
Within one hour of the event finishing! With some exceptions (for example events that finish very late at night) I will send you the illustration within an hour. After you approve it, or request edits, I will send you the final documents, including the animated time-lapse.
I see work here in Swedish and English. What is your mother tongue?
I am a native English speaker, and am fluent in Swedish.
What other sorts of illustration can you do?
I am so glad you asked! If you are running a conference , you will want to communicate with your participants before and after the event. I can draw engaging portraits and comic-style pictures for you to send out or use on social media.
If you want amazing presentations, I can illustrate those too! A hand-drawn infographic really gets people’s attention.
What are some other names for graphic recording?
There are a lot of names for graphic recording! Sketch-notes, live scribing, live illustration (which also includes live portraits at events), graphic scribing and visual note-taking.
In Sweden, most professionals use the English term “graphic recording” although you will see “mötesritare” (meeting illustrator) used.
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