Sketchnote Army Podcast

In this episode, I talk with compulsive sketchnoter and designer, Rasagy Sharma from India.Learn how Rasagy came into design and sketchnoting from computer science, coding and engineering. Hear Rasagy talk about the hard work of improving his handwriting and how that led to his sketchnoting practice.I think you’re going to enjoy this interview!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. Draw and take notes with liquid pens, markers and brushes in your favorite Copic designer colors.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. Drag and drop images onto the canvas, and use layers and grids to organize your creative space. When you’re ready to share, export straight to your friends or team.SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntro: Who is Rasagy?Rasagy’s origin storyHow handwriting and need for focus moved Rasagy to sketchnotingHow engineering impacts structuring of sketchnotesImportance of typography awareness in sketchnotesThe importance of simplificationSketchnoting in IndiaRasagy developing a sketchnoting scholarship programHow sparks can influence others to visualizationRasagy’s teaching experienceRasagy’s interest in data visualization and cartographyThe importance if visualization in businessThe sketchnoting engine applies to other areasRasagy’s Pandemic Positives:Building iPad Pro and Procreate experimentation Exploring how he can better archive sketchnotesTools3 tipsOutroLinksRasagy’s websiteRasagy’s sketchnotesRasagy on LinkedInRasagy on InstagramRasagy on TwitterEva-Lotta Lamm’s FlickrSwiss StyleBasic rules of typographyGraphic Facilitation India CommunityBen CrothersPiyuesh ModiToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Muji 0.7 Liner in Blue-BlackSakura Micron FinelinersKuretaki Brush PeniPad ProApple PencilProcreateRoam ResearchObsidianTipsBe kind to yourself.Sketchnote for yourself, not others.Find your tribe!CreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music 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, Ari Alvarez, a visual thinker, design thinker, and teacher from Mexico City, Mexico, talks about her shift from being an industrial design professor at university into full-time visual thinking and teaching.She shares how experiencing professional and person burnout led her to this radical change into full-time visual thinking.This is an inspiring discussion you won’t want to miss!Sponsored by the Sketchnote IdeabookThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by The Sketchnote Ideabook, the sketchbook designed for sketchnoters. Equipped with a no-bleed, now show through paper, The Sketchnote Ideabook can take almost any marker or pen you can throw at it.Save 15% on your entire order of Sketchnote Ideabooks and Autoquill Pen sets at the Airship Store when you use code IDEABOOK15 through December 31, 2021.To claim your 15% off visit airship.store today!Running OrderIntro: Who is Ari?Ari’s origin storyDealing with burnoutAri’s transition into visual thinkingTeaching visual thinking to othersWorking with ClubhouseTeaching in SpanishAri’s Masters in self-driven learningTools3 tipsOutroLinksAri’s websiteAri on LinkedInAri on InstagramAri on FacebookThe Sketchnote Handbook Mexican ArtClubhouseToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.The best tool will not save a poor visual mapCopic MarkersTombowSakura MicronChameleon MarkersThe Sketchnote IdeabookMoleskine Dot GridiPad ProApple PencilNoteshelfApple NotesProcreateCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music 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 Dario Paniagua, visual thinker, coach, and ex-advertising agency veteran. Dario’s mission? Helping amateur scribes become professional visual thinkers with his courses and his coaching.You’ll hear about his journey out of the agency world into visual thinking. You’ll also learn about his courses that help you create metaphors without using cliches — and how his coaching is tailored to his students.This is going to be a fun one, so don’t miss it!Sponsored by the Sketchnote IdeabookThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by The Sketchnote Ideabook, the sketchbook designed for sketchnoters. Equipped with a no-bleed, now show through paper, The Sketchnote Ideabook can take almost any marker or pen you can throw at it.Save 15% on your entire order of Sketchnote Ideabooks and Autoquill Pen sets at the Airship Store when you use code IDEABOOK15 through December 31, 2021.To claim your 15% off visit airship.store today!Running OrderIntro: Who is Dario?Dario’s origin storyThe oddness of teaching online in a pandemicThe importance of metaphors over cliche iconsMetaphors are mini-storiesMake regular icons a little crazy to develop metaphorsThe creativity of pre-schooled, no-rules kidsThe expanding field of visualization and impact on work qualityBeing disruptive as a solution for clients and for youParallels to print and web design disruptionsAnimations of metaphors as a differentiatorDario’s Metaphors Course overviewCommandment 1: Think the OppositeCommandment 2: Draw a part not the wholeCommandment 3: Blend or JoinPlaying with his kids helped Dario remain positive during the pandemicCartoon: The Magic School BusCartoon: Adventure TimeCartoon: Apple and OnionCartoon: The Pink Panther ShowFeedback tip: This works or it doesn’t workTools3 tipsOutro10% OFF METAPHOR MEMBERSHIP FROM DARIO!Dario has kindly re-opened enrollment to his Metaphors Membership and you can get 10% off for the first year. Use code: SKETCHNOTEARMY on the checkout page of the Membership Plan you choose.https://www.dariopaniagua.com/metaphors-euro-membershipMove quickly! This offer lasts until Thursday, September 30, 2021!LinksAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Dario’s websiteDario’s Metaphors CourseDario on LinkedInDario on InstagramDario YouTubeBook: Made to StickThe Magic School BusAdventure TimeApple and OnionThe Pink Panther ShowToolsThe best tool will not save a poor visual mapProcreateFlip A ClipiPad ProApple PencilProcreateTipsRead your visual map, does it flow?Remember whitespace to let your visuals breatheRead other books UNRELATED to your fieldTry new things, different thingsVisual thinking is about THINKING!CreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music 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 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, I talk with Eleanor Beer, a Graphic Facilitator and Illustrator near Cardiff, United Kingdom.Hear Eleanor’s origin story of how she came into the visualization space as well as the challenges she overcame during pandemic by adding digital graphic facilitation to her analog work.Sponsored by the Sketchnote IdeabookThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by The Sketchnote Ideabook, the sketchbook designed for sketchnoters. Equipped with a no-bleed, now show through paper, The Sketchnote Ideabook can take almost any marker or pen you can throw at it.Save 15% on your entire order of Sketchnote Ideabooks and Autoquill Pen sets at the Airship Store when you use code IDEABOOK15 through December 31, 2021.To claim your 15% off visit airship.store today!Running OrderIntro: Who is Eleanor?Eleanor’s origin storyThe influence of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Tetris on sketchnoting practiceHow Eleanor’s visual pivoted to digital in the pandemic shift was like jumping in the deep endWhat changed with Eleanor’s clients to open up digital workEleanor’s UN digital sketchnoting storyWhat’s helped Eleanor remain positive during the pandemic?Tools3 tipsOutroLinksEleanor’s websiteEleanor on InstagramEleanor on TwitterEleanor on LinkedIn Debbie Baff on using sketchnotes to earn a PhD - SE09 / EP06Eva-Lotta LammCascading Style Sheets (CSS)TetrisBen FelisThe United Nations (UN)BitcoinGIFToolsAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.HP Convertible LaptopsAdobe Creative SuiteCanvaConceptsProcreateUni PinSharpieNeulandMoleskine Sketchbook3 TipsPreparation in advance is key.Practice active listening.Keep a pack of sticky note handy to capture fast informationMake sure you have lots of backupsCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music 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!

We kick off season 10 with talented illustrator and creative leader, Alejo Porras!Alejo is creative lead at The Sketch Effect, a company that offers graphic recording and explainer videos.He’s a trained and talented illustrator and also works as an artist coach, helping artists reclaim their joy in art.He shares stories about his work at The Sketch Effect, including how they navigated through the pandemic business shift and more.You’re really going to love this episode!Sponsored by the Sketchnote IdeabookThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by The Sketchnote Ideabook, the sketchbook designed for sketchnoters. Equipped with a no-bleed, now show through paper, The Sketchnote Ideabook can take almost any marker or pen you can throw at it.Save 15% on your entire order of Sketchnote Ideabooks and Autoquill Pen sets at the Airship Store when you use code IDEABOOK15 through December 31, 2021.To claim your 15% off visit airship.store today!Running OrderIntro: Who is Alejo?Emily Mills’ impact on AlejoHow The Sketch Effect adapted analog to digital in the pandemicWhat is means to be a Creative Lead at Sketch EffectAlejo’s origin story: like using a metal detector to find his wayFinding your styleWhat impacts have the pandemic had on visual notes?The pandemic expanded what graphic recording could beAlejo’s scratchboard techniqueTools3 tipsOutroLinksAlejo’s websiteAlejo on TwitterAlejo on InstagramAlejo on YouTubeAlejo on LinkedInThe Sketch Effect WebsiteThe Sketch Effect InstagramEmily Mills SE02 / EP06Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)Alejo’s ScratchboardingToolsAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Claybord SctachboardScratchboard tool KitWindsor & Newton Fineliner Fine Point PenFaber-Castell Ecco Pigment Pen - 0.8mmThe Sketchnote IdeabookLeuchtturm 1917 120GSM NotebookLemome Dotted Bullet Notebook with Pen LoopiPad Pro 12.9”Apple PencilProcreate3 TipsIf you’re stuck, get help.Ask the question of where you are to define the problem.Acknowledge that everything changes and you have a chance to change things for the better.CreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify,Amazon Music 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!

I have great guest interviews for your listening pleasure, including:Alejo Porras Eleanor Beer Dario Paniagua Ari Alvarez Rasagy Sharma Josie Dee Matt Ragland Sheena Mays Ben Norris Mister Maikel Mina Legend Marc GutmanAhn Bui I think you are going to LOVE season 10!New episodes start next week Monday, September 6th, 2021 with Alejo Porras, so keep your eye on your podcast app every Monday morning!CREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.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 final episode of season 9, the Sketchnote Army Podcast audio engineer Alec Pulianas and I take time to reflect on each one of the season 9 episodes, and each guests unique perspectives and ideas they sparked in us both.We hope this episode sparks you to revisit and reflect on season 9 episodes with new ears, so you can learn and apply the valuable teachings from every one of the guests on the show.SPONSORED BYThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by The Sketchnote Ideabook, the sketchbook designed for sketchnoters. Equipped with a no-bleed, now show through paper, The Sketchnote Ideabook can take almost any marker or pen you can throw at it.Save 15% on your entire order of Sketchnote Ideabooks and Autoquill Pen sets at the Airship Store when you use code IDEABOOK15 through May 15, 2021.To claim your 15% off visit airship.store today!RUNNING ORDERIntro: Alec and Mike frame the episodeEpisode 1: Lee LeFeverEpisode 2: Ana ReinertEpisode 3: John Muir LawsEpisode 4: Ania StaskiewiczEpisode 5: Martin HausmannEpisode 6: Debbie BaffEpisode 7: Benjamin FelisEpisode 8: Ceren YildirimEpisode 9: Grant and Paddy of Visual JamEpisode 10: Diana SoriatEpisode 11: Guillaume WiatrEpisode 12: Brian TaralloEpisode 13: Michael JandaOutroLINKSAlec Pulianas WebsiteFerriteBen NorrisLee LeFeverAna ReinertJohn Muir LawsAnia StaskiewiczMartin HausmannDebbie BaffBenjamin FelisCeren Yildirim Grant and Paddy of Visual JamDiana SoriatGuillaume WiatrBrian TaralloMichael JandaCREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.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 discussion, Michael Janda—a seasoned business coach, author, and agency veteran—provides crucial insights for sketchnoters looking to monetize their craft. He breaks down his three pricing variables and emphasizes the importance of knowing your worth when discussing budgets with clients. Michael also highlights the significance of written contracts for clear communication and effective management. Personal connections are key, and he advocates for face-to-face meetings to enhance trust and collaboration, ultimately elevating client experiences.

In this episode, I talk with Brian Tarallo — author, graphic recorder, and meeting facilitator — about his new book, Surviving the Horror of Online Meetings.Hear how Brian came up with the book concept while he was stuck in a traffic jam heading for a graphic recording session and how his years of learning how to make online meetings less scary will help you raise your game in your own online meetings.SPONSORED BYThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Neuland, the innovative maker of visual thinking tools. Every Neuland product is designed with passion to be durable and sustainable.Now you can get your own custom printed Neuland Markers! Neuland prints your company’s logo, slogan, URL, or an individual message on markers – even in small batches. These markers are the ideal gift for workshop participants and customers.Save 15% with code neuland@sketchnotearmy-2021 at Neuland.com until May 30th, 2021RUNNING ORDERIntro: Who is Brian?Brian’s origin storyThe story of Surviving the Horror of Online MeetingsIf you can do it in the room, you can do it online!The advantages and disadvantages of online meetingsImportance of trust and inclusionBrian’s outline of book chaptersI wonder what’s going to break today?Brian’s positive thing: better than being in person, pickling, and sourdoughToolsTipsOutroLINKSAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Brian’s WebsiteBook: Surviving the Horror of Online MeetingsBrian on InstagramBrian on TwitterBrian on LinkedInChallenger: The Final FlightGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway20 Tips for Facilitating Virtual and Blended MeetingsNOVA ScribesTOOLSAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Neuland MarkersCharter MarkersButcher Paper RollsArc CompassHeather Martinez’s Orbits and Hexit TemplatesiPad Pro 12.9”Apple PencilProcreateMalgosia Kostecka’s Procreate BrushesMuralMiroMentimeterDr. Marc Brackett’s Mood Meter AppTIPSTreat adults like adults.Watch your stories, what message am I sending on camera?Be present!CREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.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 Guillaume Wiatr, a strategy consultant who uses visual thinking, sketchnoting and graphic recording to help his clients visualize solutions.Hear how Guillaume got his start in this space and how he has become a guide to the companies he works with using visuals as his secret weapon.You’re going to love this one!SPONSORED BYThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Paperlike, a screen protector for the iPad that makes drawing with the Apple Pencil feel like paper.Paperlike’s Nanodot technology offers the paper-like friction you want with the clearer screen visibility you need. This new surface even improves drawing precision — and reduces arm fatigue. It’s the closest you’ll get to paper on a digital screen. Buy yours today!https://paperlike.com/sketchnotearmyRUNNING ORDERIntro: Who is Guillaume?Guillaume’s origin storyDiscovering the power of visualizationThe importance of handing the pen to participantsBuilding a career is like making a good soupFacilitators are not the star of the showThe importance of writing as well as drawingWhat makes Guillaume happyToolsTipsOutroLINKSGuillaume’s WebsiteMetahelm Insights Mailing ListGuillaume on TwitterGuillaume on InstagramGuillaume on LinkedInThe One Thing A CEO Must Do - the benefits of writing and drawing as a process3 Minutes to Change my Life - the post where I tell the story about the project I saved by having the team draw itSketchnotes from the GeekWire Conference[GeekWire Sketchnotes 2019]https://www.geekwire.com/2019/real-magic-happens-head-illustrations-capture-organize-geekwire-summit-highlights/[GeekWire Sketchnotes 2018]https://www.geekwire.com/2018/extreme-doodling-geekwire-summits-graphic-facilitator-illustrates-listening-can-art/[GeekWire Sketchnotes 2017]https://www.geekwire.com/2017/art-note-taking-geekwire-summit-artist-turns-conversations-inspiring-visual-maps/[GeekWire Sketchnotes 2016]https://www.geekwire.com/2016/watch-visual-strategist-guillaume-wiatr-draw-excitement-geekwire-summit-2-days/[GeekWire Sketchnotes 2015]https://www.geekwire.com/2015/how-this-muralist-turns-geekwire-summit-tech-talks-into-art/Paperlike: Guillaume WiatrA time-lapse video of me sketchnoting / recording live with Satya Nadella, CEO of MicrosoftBook: Reinventing Organizations by Frederic LalouxBrandy AgerbeckTOOLSAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Bateman Recycled Sketch 50/Sheets 8.5 x 11Papermate FlairPilot G2 0.3mmNeuland MarkersStabilo Boss Fluorescent HighlightersMoleskine Large SketchbookiPad Pro”Apple PencilProcreateTIPSCommitment and discipline, set habit challenges and achieve them.Explore your freedom with different mediums, small, large, 3D, logos?Take risks because that’s where the rewards are! “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” — Anaïs NinCREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.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!