Graphic Recording
Drawing Out the Big Picture
Graphic recording is the real-time visual capture of conversations, using hand-drawn images and key phrases to map out ideas as they emerge. It transforms meetings, workshops, and events into engaging visual summaries that help participants see connections, remember insights, and stay engaged.
Why Use Graphic Recording?
• Increases Engagement – People pay attention longer when they can watch their words come to life.
• Captures Collective Intelligence – Visual summaries show the full scope of group wisdom, not just bullet points.
• Supports All Learners – Great for visual, non-verbal, and neurodiverse thinkers.
• Creates Lasting Artifacts – Takeaways that can be shared in reports, slides, newsletters, and more.
• Builds Trust & Inclusion – Seeing your ideas represented visually affirms your voice matters.
With Graphic Facilitation, everyone is encouraged to write, draw or process however they would like.
One of eight recordings for Let’s Grow Kids “Leading Change for Children Conference,” 2019.
Part of a Strategy Session for a local co-op brewery
Graphic Recording
Graphic recording is the art of capturing live conversations through images, words, and color in real time. As participants speak, I listen deeply—synthesizing key themes, ideas, and emotions into a large-scale, hand-drawn visual map.
These visuals are more than just drawings—they’re dynamic, accessible records of complex discussions that help people literally see what’s being said. This shared visual space supports memory retention, boosts engagement, and offers a creative mirror to reflect group insights back to the people who created them.
Graphic Recording of The Josh Miner Dialogue at the Northeast Association for Experiential Education, 2024
Graphic Recording of Heather McGee’s Keynote at the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, November 2024
Graphic Recording of Adam Davidson’s Keynote “AI & the Future of Work” at the SHRM Vermont Conference, September 2024.
From Christal Brown’s keynote address at VBSR’s 2023 Annual Conference. Photo by Ben M. Collins
“I was able to grasp concepts and see patterns in our team meeting through the graphic recording that I wouldn’t have seen otherwise.”
Team Leader, Burlington, VT after an Iceberg Consulting, LLC session
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Graphic recording is the real-time visual capture of conversations using hand-drawn images, words, and symbols. It helps people see and remember what was said in meetings, workshops, or events.
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Unlike traditional note-taking, graphic recording is visual and dynamic—it captures tone, energy, and key insights in a format that’s engaging, memorable, and easy to revisit.
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Graphic recording works well for conferences, strategic planning sessions, retreats, public forums, panel discussions, and team meetings—anywhere ideas are being shared and collaboration is key.
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Currently, I only offer my services in person.
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You’ll receive a high-resolution digital file of the final visual, ready to use in reports, presentations, or social media.
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You keep it!
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Not at all. It’s great for small team meetings, workshops, or even one-on-one sessions. Visual notes can make any conversation more meaningful and easier to act on.
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Just the agenda, a space to set up (if in person), and a willingness to try something new. Any materials you can provide prior (slides, transcripts, etc) is extremely helpful in providing the best final graphic. I’ll take care of the rest, including all materials and setup.
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I’m happy to work within a range of budgets, and pricing depends on several factors—event structure, pre-meetings, travel, and any facilitation involved. As a general guide:
• Keynote graphic recording starts at $500 + travel & expenses
• Half-day events start at $800
• Full-day events start at $1,500Every project is unique, so let’s talk! Get in touch to discuss your event and what’s possible.
