Everyone has worked hard preparing for this event. You want people to remember its content, ideas and insights. 

The trouble is, a big stack of written notes is never going to be displayed on somebody’s fridge.  

Graphic recording happens on the day in real time. It transforms complex, multisource information into a dynamic, easily digestible visual image. Anyone can follow it at a glance. 

Actually, it’s probably easier if I show you. 

Graphic recording has lots of benefits – both during and after the event. As noted by one of my lovely clients:

“Katie has attended most of our conferences and her graphic recordings have very effectively captured both the mood and content of discussions. The graphics have been displayed at subsequent events and they’re the perfect icebreaker as people arrive. It’s so much easier to set a friendly welcoming vibe with such unique “meeting notes” on display. We have been able to use them in so many different ways to spread information and introduce opportunities for change in how we do things. People find them so much more impactful than a set of meeting notes. We had particularly good feedback from Mid Sussex Voluntary Action who found the graphic recordings most helpful for dyslexic people who might find reading copious notes quite challenging” – Norman, Here (Care Unbound Ltd)

My name is Katie. Hello. Click the big button and we can have a chat. 

How do graphic recordings work?

As humans, we’re hardwired to pay attention to a great image. It helps us understand information faster and remember it for longer. 

Graphic recording appeals to our natural visual curiosity — and our deep-rooted love of storytelling. Think cave paintings.

It works brilliantly at conferences, focus group feedback meetings or any other event where people get together to share thoughts and ideas. 

Here’s how the graphic recording process works:

This is all done at Katie Speed so by the end of the day, it’s finished.

You have a unique, captivating summary of the event — and it’s all yours. Share it on social media, hang it up in your offices… or just gather around it to spot your contribution.

I also offer digital versions, which can be completed after the meeting and tailored to include the elements of your choice so you can use it in your future planning documents, social media posts, or anything else you like!

My recordings are suitable for people of all ages, and seem to work especially well with young people – as noted in this feedback:

“Working with Katie was a dream from start to finish. Katie is super friendly, dependable and capable, and accommodating of our needs. Given her skills and experience across a range of professional settings, Katie was incredibly well-placed in particular to support our young people in graphically articulating their discussions and thinking. The end result was a beautiful piece of work that is being used in reports that we will send to the Council to inform their policy-making processes. We love working with Katie. Highly recommend” – Adam, The Trust for Developing Communities

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Why graphic recording is a good thing

Graphic recording is instantly accessible to everyone, including those who are neurodiverse or for whom English is not a first language. 

It encourages enthusiastic contribution from people because:

• They’re intrigued about how their ideas will be drawn
• They feel more invested in the day
• Participants’ contributions are acknowledged and respected
• It’s a visual record of future action plans
• Everyone walks away with a common picture

Your graphic artwork is a permanent record. It’s a compelling, dynamic visual support which makes content stick, even long after the event is over. 

Here’s what one of my lovely clients said about my graphic recordings:

“Katie came to one of our workshops to capture it visually, and what she created was beautiful! It was so fun to see our interactions and discussions evolve on the page as we went through the presentations and exercises – and Katie’s graphics are such a beautiful, imaginative and engaging way to share the most important points and takeaways from an event. Her drawings provide a great talking point for attendees too. If you’re looking to add something super special to your event or workshop, get Katie involved!” – Alice, Joyfully Different

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