Mike Rohde

Mike Rohde, an author and illustrator best known for his expertise in sketchnoting, joins the conversation to dive into the balance of technology and creativity. He shares his journey of integrating digital tools into his art and discusses the importance of adaptability. The dialogue extends to how technology can affect human connections and creativity, with practical strategies for maintaining focus. Rohde also emphasizes sketchnoting as a powerful way to visualize and retain information, offering tips on essential tools and techniques.

Mike Rohde is a designer, teacher, and illustrator — but you’re more likely familiar with his work in sketchnoting. Mike is the author of The Sketchnote Handbook, which popularized the practice, and the founder of the Sketchnote Army, a showcase of sketchnoters and their work. He’s been described as “one of the leaders of the visual thinking revolution.” In this conversation, we discuss how Mike’s approach to visual note-taking has influenced his work.Show notesMike Rohderohdesign.comThe Rohdesign Dispatch (Mike’s newsletter)Mike Rohde on LinkedIn@rohdesign on Instagram@rohdesign on TwitterThe Sketchnote Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to Visual Note Taking by Mike RohdeThe Sketchnote Workbook: Advanced Techniques for Taking Visual Notes You Can Use Anywhere by Mike RohdeThe Sketchnote ArmyThe Sketchnote Army podcastAdobe PageMillLiminal Thinking: Create the Change You Want by Changing the Way You Think by Dave GrayBullet JournalRyder CarrollUlyssesMarkdownZettelkastenThe Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking by Pam A. Mueller and Daniel M. Oppenheimer (PDF)Show notes include Amazon affiliate links. I get a small commission for purchases made through these links.

Maggie Appleton shares her journey into AI tool design and digital gardening. Discussion on living in the AI era positively. Concepts sponsorship for sketchnoting. Maggie's work, tips, and tools shared. Experiments with GIFs and interactive essays. Community acknowledgment and support.

Mike Rohde, an author and designer celebrated for his sketchnoting techniques, shares his insights on visual note-taking. He highlights the transformative power of color in sketchnoting and compares analog versus digital methods, debunking the myth that artistry is a prerequisite. Rohde explains how sketchnoting enhances learning and retention, emphasizing that anyone can participate. He also discusses the importance of embracing mistakes in creativity and the innovative design of his new sketchnoting idea book, which promises to elevate the practice.

Guest Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, joins David and Katie to discuss analog and digital forms of note-taking. They cover the benefits of sketchnoting, using visual aids, transitioning to digital note-taking, and various note-taking tools and apps including Transporter, Notability, and Evernote. They also discuss different pens and notebooks used for note-taking.