How Live Scribing Can Make Your Corporate Event More Engaging
Picture this: you're attending another conference, surrounded by the who’s-who of the corporate world, listening to speaker after speaker. You begin to drift off and – before you know it – your attention span has taken an impromptu holiday. Everything is pleasant but (dare we say it?) forgettable.
No one wants to be forgettable. That’s why we wield a secret weapon that can bring life to any seemingly mundane gathering. Say hello to visual notetaking.
What is visual notetaking?
Visual notetaking, also known as scribing, is the practice of capturing discussions, ideas, and concepts through creative iconography, illustrations, and typography. By bringing a visual notetaker into the mix, corporate events, conferences, and team workshops are infused with creative energy.
This is something Buttercrumble has delivered for a number of valued design partners across industries including cyber-security, finance, engineering, and technology. For instance, we recently attended Hive by East Street Arts. This participatory gathering of creative minds, culture lovers, and local ambassadors broke the mould of traditional conferences. How? The sessions were led by academic facilitators and our visual notetakers who drew out key insights. These documented impact and formed a real legacy of the day through actionable research.
How do we do it?
Throughout your event, the illustrators immerse themselves, armed with their trusty tools and a vibrant imagination. As each speaker takes to the stage, their words are brought to life – instantaneously – in a display of colours, shapes, and witty illustrations! This can be achieved through a digital or traditional format that unfolds throughout the event, or is revealed during closing remarks.
Why? The benefits and impact:
Visual notetaking, live scribing, or live drawing fosters engagement and interactivity. Complex or abstract discussions become concrete; they’re no longer confined to boring bullet points on a slide. The whimsical characters and compelling visual metaphors make things more accessible and, thus, increase audience engagement.
Live scribing extends the conference experience and delivers long-term value. Attendees leave the event with a collection of vivid illustrations that encapsulate the essence of each talk. These visual artifacts serve as powerful reminders, sparking conversations and igniting new ideas long after the event has ended. Moreover, the buzz generated by these illustrations spreads like wildfire on social media, elevating the reputation of the conference and its host organisation.
Whether you're planning a conference, steering committee, or focus group, incorporating visual notetaking can revolutionise your gatherings. Our team of talented illustrators is standing by, eager to transform your next event into an engaging and memorable experience. Get in touch with us today and let the doodles do the talking!
