Deb Aoki discusses her childhood love for manga and anime, blending it with journalism to enhance visual storytelling. She explores the impact of manga on her art journey, bridging communication gaps through visual representations. The rise of manga in North America, the value of messy sketches, and analog sketchnoting tools are also highlighted. Explore insights on water-based highlighter pens, erasable features, and practical advice for visual thinkers.

Deb Aoki, a craft-driven creator, discusses her unique sketching talent and how it transforms meetings. She shares a real-life example from her job at eBay. They explore how drawing and sketching can improve communication and encourage diverse contributions in meetings.