Sketchnote Podcast All The Tips - Season 17
Nov 25, 2025
Dan Roam, a visual thinking author, discusses how to intertwine practical skills with aspirational work and how technology can create new opportunities. Katya Balakina, an illustrator, emphasizes the importance of simplifying drawings and taking pro bono gigs to gain experience. Ted Schachtman introduces the Mind Palace technique, a unique method for organizing thoughts through 3D models in familiar spaces. Together, they inspire listeners to embrace experimentation and find community in their creative journeys.
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Ratings Help Grow The Community
- Regularly rating and sharing the podcast helps others discover visual thinking resources.
- Audience ratings materially expand reach and bring more people into the practice.
Career Built At Tech Inflection Points
- Dan Roam recounted starting in newspapers and riding digital shifts to web design opportunities.
- Being early with new tools and asking better client questions shaped his creative career path.
Just Start And Seek Real Gigs
- Stop overthinking and start reaching out to clients even if you feel unready.
- Do pro bono gigs and volunteer to gain real-world experience and paid work later.
