Sketchnoting 101: Getting Started With Visual Storytelling
Community Connections experience - Visual storytelling is a powerful tool for communicating complex ideas and improving recall. Come learn how you can sketch the docs and build a skill that will help you be a better speaker and listener
Sketchnoting Practice! Pick a test target Docs = Concept Learn = Tutorial Channel 9 = Video Op.on 1: Sketchnote Plan to sketch the target in freeform on a single sheet Op.on 2: Zine Plan to sketch the target using 8 =les on a single sheet Sketch a Docs Page aka.ms/visual-azure-docs Sketch a Learn Tutorial aka.ms/visual-azure-learn Sketch a Channel 9 Video aka.ms/visual-azure-channel9 Share it: #MSBuild #SketchtheDocs @nitya
About Me @nitya | #in/nityan PhD & Parent Teaching concepts by telling stories Research & Development. Solving problems by crea%ng connec%ons Developer Rela>ons @MicrosoA Communica=ng ideas to diverse audiences
Agenda Participate & Share! Visual Storytelling What is it? Why should we care? Sketchnoting 101 Sketchnoting Examples Getting Started: Toolkit Learn By Doing Deconstruc=ng Examples Explore & Share You don’t need to be an arAst! It’s your perspecAve that makes this unique
What is a Sketchnote? Rapid Capture of concepts or ideas, [email protected] in real-=me With words + images create visual interest, clarify ideas & aid recall be authentic, have fun It’s about ideas, not art! Mike Rohde
Why should you sketchnote? 65% of users are Visual Learners (let’s be inclusive) 90% accuracy On recall in 72 hours (enhance the takeaway) Build a skill crea=vity revitalizes the brain, visuals amplify your brand Mike Rohde h"ps://rohdesign.com Denise Yu h"ps://deniseyu.io/art Maggie Appleton https://illustrated.dev
Before We Begin Pick a test target Docs = Concept Learn = Tutorial Channel 9 = Video Option 1: Sketchnote Summary as free-form single page with words and images Option 2: Zine Summary as 8-panel on single page with words and images Sketch a Docs Page aka.ms/visual-azure-docs Sketch a Learn Tutorial aka.ms/visual-azure-learn Sketch a Channel 9 Video aka.ms/visual-azure-channel9
Before We Begin Pick a test target Docs = Concept Learn = Tutorial Channel 9 = Video Option 1: Sketchnote Summary as free-form single page with words and images Option 2: Zine Summary as 8-panel on single page with words and images
Before We Begin Pick a test target Docs = Concept Learn = Tutorial Channel 9 = Video Op.on 1: Sketchnote Summary as free-form single page with words and images Op.on 2: Zine Summary as 8-panel on single page with words and images
Sketchnoting Toolkit FONTS LAYOUTS NAVIGATION QUOTES ICONS PEOPLE COLORS RESOURCES Try it! Write the target 2tle using a large block font Monoton | fonts.google.com
Sketchnoting Toolkit FONTS LAYOUTS NAVIGATION QUOTES ICONS PEOPLE COLORS RESOURCES Try it! You might need to connect regions or concepts that are not adjacent Sacha Chua | Sketchnote Lessons Helen Cann | How to make Hand-drawn maps
SketchnoAng Toolkit FONTS LAYOUTS NAVIGATION QUOTES ICONS PEOPLE COLORS RESOURCES Try it! Read the page or listen to the video. Pick a phrase that resonates. Then showcase it! “Take Time to be boring .. Practice Productive Procrastination” Austin Kleon
Sketchnoting Toolkit FONTS LAYOUTS NAVIGATION QUOTES ICONS PEOPLE COLORS RESOURCES Try it! Pick 2-3 keywords from the text or transcript, draw representa2ve icons Noun Project | Find InspiraKon | Give a"ribuKon as asked
SketchnoAng Toolkit FONTS LAYOUTS NAVIGATION QUOTES ICONS PEOPLE COLORS RESOURCES Try it! Create a zine panel or a sketchnote container where you “represent” yourself
Sketchnoting Toolkit FONTS LAYOUTS NAVIGATION QUOTES ICONS PEOPLE COLORS RESOURCES Try it! Use colors to create explicit separation or reinforce a connection visually
SketchnoAng PracAce Pick a test target Docs = Concept Learn = Tutorial Channel 9 = Video Option 1: Sketchnote Plan to sketch the target in freeform on a single sheet Option 2: Zine Plan to sketch the target using 8 tiles on a single sheet Sketch a Docs Page aka.ms/visual-azure-docs Sketch a Learn Tutorial aka.ms/visual-azure-learn Sketch a Channel 9 Video aka.ms/visual-azure-channel9 Share it: #MSBuild #SketchtheDocs @nitya
Sta%c Sketchnote aka.ms/visual-azure-docs Start here first Pen & Paper Focus on pacing, structure and capturing with clarity You will make mistakes And that’s part of the value It’s personal & unique
Dynamic Sketchnote aka.ms/visual-azure-docs Go here next Digital Software Ability to add layers, create cheat-sheets, fix mistakes Use to evolve your creativity. Don’t replace paper. Complement it.
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