Katya Balakina
Graphic recorder and illustrator who emphasizes practical experience, simplifying drawings, experimenting on-site, and using pro bono gigs to build clients.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 60min
Katya Balakina transforms information into engaging visual storytelling - S17/E02
Katya Balakina, a graphic recorder and visual storyteller, shares her inspiring journey from Russian journalism to pursuing art full-time. She highlights her transition sparked by winning an art contest and her first experience with graphic recording at TEDx Moscow. Katya offers practical tips for aspiring sketchnoters, including the importance of simplifying drawings and embracing imperfections. She discusses the emotional impact of her visuals on audiences and emphasizes community support in her career development.
Nov 25, 2025 • 54min
All The Tips - Season 17
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.
