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Judith Fan
Assistant professor in Stanford's Department of Psychology who runs the Cognitive Tools Lab; researches drawing, visual communication, and how sketching functions as a cognitive tool.
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Oct 2, 2025
• 40min
From doodles to Descartes: sketching and the human cognitive toolkit | Judith Fan
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Judith Fan, an Assistant Professor at Stanford's Department of Psychology, explores the cognitive power of drawing. She discusses how visual representation deepens our understanding and communication of ideas, even before written language. Judith shares insights from her studies on how people develop common visual languages through drawing and how sketching enhances memory and perception. She emphasizes that drawing is not just for art but a powerful tool for learning and sharing knowledge across various fields.
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