Sketchno)ng 101
Ge#ng started with visual storytelling
Nitya Narasimhan, PhD
Developer Relations PM, North America
May 19, 2020 | May 21, 2020
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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
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Sketchnoting 101
Getting started with visual storytelling
Nitya Narasimhan, PhD
Developer Rela=ons PM, North America
May 19, 2020 | May 21, 2020
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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
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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
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What is a
Sketchnote?
Rapid Capture
of concepts or ideas,
o@en 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
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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
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Sketchnoting 101:
Examples
Be Fearless. Imperfections are fine.
Be Visible. Share your work!
Be Persistent. Practice everyday.
SketchnoAng 101:
Ready, sketchnoter?
Grab some sheets of paper (or
index cards) and a pen. Color
pens or pencils are a bonus!
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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
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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
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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
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SketchnoAng 101:
A basic toolkit!
Ready, sketchnoter?
Grab a few sheets of paper (or index
cards) and a pen. Color
pens or pencils are a bonus!
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
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SketchnoAng
Toolkit
FONTS
LAYOUTS
NAVIGATION
QUOTES
ICONS
PEOPLE
COLORS
RESOURCES
Try it!
Pick a simple layout for your
sketchnote.Use grid for zines.
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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
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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
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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
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SketchnoAng
Toolkit
FONTS
LAYOUTS
NAVIGATION
QUOTES
ICONS
PEOPLE
COLORS
RESOURCES
Try it!
Create a zine panel or a sketchnote
container where you “represent” yourself
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Sketchnoting
Toolkit
FONTS
LAYOUTS
NAVIGATION
QUOTES
ICONS
PEOPLE
COLORS
RESOURCES
Try it!
Use colors to create explicit separation
or reinforce a connection visually
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SketchnoAng
Toolkit
FONTS
LAYOUTS
NAVIGATION
QUOTES
ICONS
PEOPLE
COLORS
RESOURCES
CreaKve Le"ering | Jenny Doh
Doodle RevoluKon | Sunni Brown
Sketchnote Books | Mike Rohde
On Creativity | Austin Kleon
Illustrated.dev | Maggie Appleton
Anthropomorphism | Denise Yu
Other sources
of inspiraKon
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Show Your Work!
#SketchTheDocs
#MSBuild
@nitya
Sketchnote Prac)ce!
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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
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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
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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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https://aka.ms/learntv
ON AIR
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#SketchTheDocs
#MSBuild
@nitya
Thank you for joining me.
Sketch | Share | Prac,ce | Learn!