In this episode, I talk with Jude Pullen, an independent creative technologist who works with partners to make cutting edge tech simple and adapt old tech in interesting ways.We talk about Jude’s sketching and visualization that helps him explore spaces he works in, filter details, and to communicate with clients and colleagues to create cohesive solutions as a team. Presented by The Sketchnote Handbook’s 10th BirthdaySave 50% when you buy any two of the The Sketchnote Handbook, The Sketchnote Workbook, or The Sketchnote Handbook Video together with discount code HAPPY10.For details on the offer, visit:rohdesign.com/happy10Offer ends December 31, 2022.Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts. An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture. SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeWho is Jude?Origin StoryJude’s current workHow sketching is part of Jude’s workThe value of storyboards in Jude’s work Sponsor: Concepts appToolsTipsWhere to find JudeOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Jude’s SiteJude on instagramJude on TwitterJude on LinkedInJude’s Design Modeling WebsiteGoats Vs Llamas - a Crazy Monumental 3D Board Game With 3D PrintingSugruLEGOJude’s BBC TV Show: Big Life FixJude’s TedX Talk “Why Creativity Loves Uncertainty”Canary Air Quality Sensor - Part 1Canary Air Quality Sensor - Part 2Radio GlobeBook: Designs and Sketches for elBulli by Luke HuberBook: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloudBook: Abstract City by Christoph NiemannThomas HeatherwickToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Whiteboarding skillsCardboard modeling skillsBuild with found objectsTipsMake your brain engage in the environment and challenge yourself to sketch on objectsDraw for someone not in your world: your momLearn to sketch upside-down to stay in flow as you sketch for someone elseCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!

In this episode, I talk with Tanvi Agarwal about her winding career journey: from engineering to graphic design and then into visual thinking and illustration. Now she draws for a living, helping firms with visualizations. She shares her insights on following her interests to success and how her engineering and graphic design knowledge gives her an edge in her visual thinking.Presented by The Sketchnote Handbook’s 10th BirthdaySave 50% when you buy any two of the The Sketchnote Handbook, The Sketchnote Workbook, or The Sketchnote Handbook Video together with discount code HAPPY10.For details on the offer, visit:rohdesign.com/happy10Offer ends December 31, 2022.Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts. An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture. SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeWho is Tanvi?Origin StoryTanvi’s current workHer mindset change that helped her grow her businessSponsor: Concepts appToolsTipsWhere to find TanviOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Tavi’s Silly StrokesTanvi’s Draw Your Thoughts CohortTanvi on InstagramTanvi on LinkedInTanvi on YouTubeTanvi on FacebookTanvi on TwitterToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Uni-ball Eye Micro Ub-150 Gel Ink PenNotebook with heavy 150 to 200gsm paper in off-whiteProcreateConceptsTipsFocus on the thinking and execution of your visualizationsConsume a lot of good content, observe and learn because your mind-shift from good content impacts your styleInvest in yourself!CreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!

In this first episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast season 12, I talk with Hermen Lutje Berenbroek, a design strategist and visual thinker from the Netherlands. Hermen shares how he helps people understand complex information and how being an outsider often gives him the power to listen intently, draw what people are really thinking, and ask questions insiders might be afraid to ask.He also goes into detail about the process of creating his new visual thinking course with Domestika designed to reach people around the world right where they’re at.Presented by The Sketchnote Handbook’s 10th BirthdaySave 50% when you buy any two of the The Sketchnote Handbook, The Sketchnote Workbook, or The Sketchnote Handbook Video together with discount code HAPPY10.For details on the offer, visit:rohdesign.com/happy10Offer ends December 31, 2022.Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts. An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture. SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeWho is Hermen?Origin StoryHermen’s Domestika CourseSponsor: Concepts appToolsTipsWhere to find HermenOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.ArtifizerHermen’s Online Course: Visual Thinking with a special listener 15% off code, valid until Oct. 25: HERMEN-INKTOBERHermen on InstagramHermen on LinkedInHermen on TwitterToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.3M Post-It NotesNeuland MarkersTraveler’s NotebookProcreateNotabilityMuralMiroFlipaClipTipsTrust the power of the human brain.Embrace your mistakes!Draw your conversations for better understandingCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!

Hey, It’s Mike Rohde, and I’m here to announce season 12 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is launching on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022.This season we’re featuring 9 amazing visual thinkers:Hermen Lutje BerenbroekTanvi AgarwalJude PullenNatalia TalkowskaDavid NealKate RutterTim MayRaven HendersonSathyaYou are going to love every interview!Special thanks to our sponsors: Concepts, the infinite canvas sketching app and The Sketchnote Handbook’s 10th Birthday at Peachpit.com.Watch this space on Tuesday, October 4th for episode 1!

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 11, we’ve gathered all the tips from 13 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you!Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts. An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture. SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeSponsor: Concepts appTipsOutroLinksPaul Mignard’s WebsiteRenée Stevens’ WebsiteAndy McNally’s WebsiteZsofi Lang’s WebsiteAndreas Gaertner’s Website Franziska Schwarz’s WebsiteAdrien Liard’s WebsiteKris Necklemann’s WebsiteLai Chee Chiu on InstagramTanmay Vora’s WebsiteWilliam Warren’s WebsiteChris Wilson’s WebsiteScott H Young’s Website1. Paul Mignard’s TipsGet in the habit of making and posting content regularlyBe curious with new thingsGet inspired by learning by people online across disciplines2. Renée Stevens’ TipsTry out XR and observe XR in everyday lifeChoose rhythm and routine instead of inspirationBreak out of rectangles - think outside in open space3. Andy McNally’s TipsBreak things down into their basic shapesFocus on capturing the idea, add color and details laterDon’t be afraid to leave space blank and return to it laterKeep learning new things4. Zsofi Lang’s Tips Look at other work that’s awesome and analyze and understand whyVisually journal 3 things that happened todayDon’t be discouraged when its hard, keep goingUse 50% opacity layer or a sticky note to capture in-progress ideas5. Andreas Gaertner’s TipsUse gray and black for 2 levels of informationShut up — DO IT! Practice again and again!Make your drawing process visible to the customer — don’t hide it!6. Franziska Schwarz’s TipsCopy other artists’ workDraw a new idea by mixing two disconnected elementsHand letter poetry or quotes that you like7. Adrien Liard’s TipsPractice consistently a little bit each day, regularity for the winInspect your work looking for growth areas you can work onPractice the things that you’re weak on, it should hurtDraw from life because drawing is in the mind8. Kris Neckelmann’s TipsDraw sample lines with your pens before you’re under pressureFind people’s work you like and analyze it to learn and growHave patience!Show your work and reveal your journey9. Lai Chee Chiu’s TipsExplore the 33% people ruleTreat your drawing as a reward instead of a taskPost as much work as you can10. Tanmay Vora’s TipsIntegrate visuals into everyday tasks and routinesShare your work generously with others to keep yourself activeConstraints will help you keep on track11. William Warren’s TipsCreativity flourishes with boundariesVisualize the problem as a moviePursue adjacent creative activities - painting or music12. Chris Wilson’s TipsCreate something that’s just for you and not public consumptionShake up your tools and play around with themAsk what a tool wants to used for and not used for, then play with both13. Scott H. Young’s TipsDevelop your own visual languageDon’t worry about your stuff looking good!Look for a visual picture to represent an idea to help your learningCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!

In this episode, Scott H. Young, author of Ultralearning, talks with us about how he uses visualization techniques for his learning, memory and critical thinking.Special thanks to Xina Gooding Broderick (Guest on Season 8) for connecting Mike with Scott!Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts.An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture.SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeWho is Scott?Scott’s Origin StoryThe value of human-drawn, analog imagesThe overlap of learning, memory, and visualizationThe challenges of expressing ideas with imagesScott’s 30-day portrait drawing challengeWhat Scott does to cope with pandemic:Interesting, fun projects that are under your controlSponsor: Concepts appToolsTipsWhere to find ScottOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Scott’s WebsiteScott’s ArticlesScott’s Book: UltralearningUltralearning PodcastScott on TwitterScott on InstagramScott on LinkedInMethod of LociThe Feynman TechniqueVoltage Visualized with Water3Blue1BrownBook: Productive Thinking by Max WertheimerRobert Bjork: Two Components of MemoryScott’s 30-Day Portrait Drawing ChallengeDavid Jameson: Portrait Drawing – The Complete Online CourseBook: Drawing on the Right Side of the BrainLife of Focus CourseToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Pilot Drawing PensCaran D'ache Luminance Colored Pencil SetiPad ProApple PencilProcreateTipsDevelop your own visual languageDon’t worry about your stuff looking good!Look for a visual picture to represent an idea to help your learningCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!

In this episode, sketchnoter and teacher Chris Wilsontalks about language learning with sketchnotes and his use of obsidian to connect his sketchnotes together in an interconnected way. Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts. An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture. SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeWho is Chris?Sketchnotes and language learningHaving a conversation with your notesOrganizing sketchnotes with ObsidianWhat Chris does to cope with pandemic:Hand-lettering practiceHiking in the forest and greeneryPlaying the ukuleleSponsor: Concepts appToolsTipsWhere to find ChrisOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Chris on InstagramChris on YouTubeChris on TwitterLearn, Create, ShareLearn, Create, Share LinksObsidianToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Leuchtturm1917 NotebooksThe Sketchnote IdeabookSakura Pigma Micron FinelinerFaber-Castell FinelinerPentel Brush PenBic Gelocity Gel PenTombow Fudenosuke Brush PenStabilo PensiPad ProApple PencilProcreatePaper by WeTransferConceptsTipsCreate something that’s just for you and not public consumptionShake up your tools and play around with themAsk what a tool wants to used for and not used for, then play with bothCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!

In this episode, William Warren, founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, shares how he went from an aspiring cartoonist to a marketing executive to founding a graphic recording and sketchnoting business. Hear how he founded his company then organically grew from a team of 1 to a team of 19. Learn how William and his team adapted to the 2020 pandemic and an 80% revenue drop by innovating with a digital, virtual solution.Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts. An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture. SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeWho is William?William’s origin storyIn-person live vs. digital - pros and consWhat William does to cope with pandemic:Craft beersGetting outdoorsListening to good musicTraveling the world and right at homeSponsor: Concepts appToolsTipsWhere to find WilliamOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.The Sketch Effect WebsiteThe Sketch Effect on InstagramWilliam on InstagramThe Conquering CreativeWilliam’s Conquering Creative BlogWIlliam on LinkedInToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Pentel EnergelTombow MarkersSakura IdentipenMoleskine SketchbookiPad ProApple PencilProcreateWacom CintiqTipsCreativity flourishes with boundariesVisualize the problem as a moviePursue adjacent creative activities - painting or musicCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!

Tanmay Vora has integrated visuals deeply into his leadership training and business consulting through visual co-creation, helping businesses visualize ideas worth sharing. In this episode he shares what that looks like in his everyday practice.Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts.An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture.SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeWho is Tanmay?Tanmay’s origin storyWhat Tanmay is working on nowWhat Tanmay does to cope with pandemic:Going with the flow, focus on the pursuit, show up every dayFocusing on his healthStays away from newsSponsor: Concepts appToolsTipsWhere to find TanmayOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Tanmay’s WebsiteAbout TanmayTanmay on LinkedInTanmay on InstagramTanmay on TwitterDiana Soriat: Sketchnote Army Podcast SE09/EP10Abhijit BhaduriBook: Growth IQ by Tiffani BovaTanmay’s Nudge Note SamplesToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.A4 Printer PaperPencilsStaedtler Pigment Liner Fineliner PensPhotoshopiPad ProApple PencilPaperlikePaper by WeTransferProcreateTipsIntegrate visuals into everyday tasks and routinesShare your work generously with others to keep yourself activeConstraints will help you keep on trackCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!

In this episode, Lai Chee Chiu talks about her use of drawing to define and improve processes and how drawing is a secret superpower in her solopreneur business.Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts.An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture.SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeWho is Lai Chee?Lai Chee’s origin storyWhat elements are in her favorite kinds of projects:People + Process + Something new to learnHow Lai Chee gets people to internalize processesWhat Lai Chee does to cope with pandemic:Online learningDrawing all the timeWhiteboarding with her nieceSponsor: Concepts appToolsTipsWhere to find Lai CheeOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Lai Chee on InstagramLai Chee on LinkedInLean methodology33% People RuleSketchnote Army SlackBook: Atomic Habits by James ClearToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Sakura Pigma Micron 05 Black 0.45mmNeuland MarkersGray Brush PenCopy paperCanson 297236 XL Marker Drawing Pad DIN A4 70 g/m² 100 Sheets WhiteiPad ProApple PencilProcreateAffinity DesignerConceptsTipsExplore the 33% people ruleTreat your drawing as a reward instead of a taskPost as much work as you canCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!