Well, this month flew by… here’s a recap from my twitter photos! I was graphic recording for strategic planning sessions and open houses this month. Each of these particular gatherings were quite special – they were a way for the organizations to bring key people into the same space for reconnection. I was honoured to … Read more A look back at January projects
The Dr Peter Centre celebrated the 10th anniversary of their building, and this infographic tells the story of their success. From the outside, the building is distinctive. It combines a heritage house with a modern building. But it’s the inside that is even more striking. Their unique model of care provides support to people living with … Read more Infographic for the Dr Peter Centre building anniversary
*updated 2018 with a new version of the SDOH image * In October 2013, I had the privilege of graphically recording at the Gathering Wisdom VI conference, hosted by the First Nations Health Authority, First Nations Health Directors Association, and First Nations Health Council. Over 900 delegates, including Chiefs, Health Directors, and Provincial and Federal Partners … Read more Gathering Wisdom – visuals on social determinants
Vancouver East Housing Coop Illustrated Map. The Vancouver East Housing Co-op recently asked me to join them on a walking tour and illustrate their co-op buildings. I was so surprised to learn some of the beautiful houses just off Commercial Drive aren’t actually owned by millionaires, but owned by co-op members. The VEHC is a fascinating … Read more Vancouver East Housing Coop Illustrated Map
I noticed two useful things while graphic recording for some recent executive meetings. Shoulder checking during presentations It was a high-level meeting between senior executives that included dense information in a very tight timeline. The graphic recording tool was like shoulder checking while driving. A quick look was all that was needed. While he talked, the speaker … Read more Graphic recording for executives – the shoulder checking technique
This summer, I went to my first International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP) conference in New York. I promised I would go outside my learning “comfort zone” if I was flying all the way to New York, so for me the best part was being mentored. While I was mingling and signing up for sessions, two … Read more Mentoring and Graphic Recording at IFVP conference
We’re at a crucial time for health care planning, and we need good data to make decisions in our cities and health systems. My Health, My Community is a new health survey that will gather that important data. What kind of data? My health is partly about “me” – my biology, lifestyle, and health care – … Read more My Health My Community- graphic recording at the launch
Earlier this year, members of the Communities That Care group brought the esteemed Dr. Martin Brokenleg for a workshop about the Circle of Courage. At his workshop, participants brainstormed lists of important activities happening in the Cariboo Chilcotin. But lists are only as powerful as how they are used, so the committee thought an image would be an … Read more Drawing for Healing- Truth and Reconciliation in Williams Lake
The Canadian Association of Labour Media is a training and communications resource for unions across Canada. Each year, unions submit their best work to the CALM awards. I was pleased to be part of the 2013 judging panel focussing on graphics and photography. It was tough to choose between many strong submissions. Here’s a list … Read more Canadian Association of Labour Media Awards Judging
It’s the middle of an important meeting. Heads are bowed. But unfortunately, it’s in Blackberry prayer. An effective and gentle way to help a group refocus is the role of Synthesizers. Synthesizers are people who support the facilitator and summarize the main points and emerging themes for the group. They speak for 1 – 2 minutes … Read more Adding the role of Synthesizers helps groups focus
There’s a graphic facilitation/ graphic recording technique that lets me be in two places at once. It’s called template work. I wasn’t able to join the Surrey Welcoming Communities event in person, and we all wanted visuals to complement the facilitation at this cross- cultural, multi agency gathering. I proposed a custom, graphic recording template. … Read more Adding visuals with graphic recording templates
My new infographic for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-BC shows how Zero Waste policies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create green jobs. The CCPA-BC office has released a brand new report detailing statistics and recommendations for how we can shift from linear waste systems to closed loop systems. Linear waste is the usual … Read more Zero Waste infographics for the CCPA
The Fraser Basin Council in Williams Lake hosted a forum on diversity, multiculturalism and anti-racism. I brought graphic recording to support their discussion and dialogue. This diversity forum covered a lot of ground. Participants talked about vocabulary and ‘words that hurt’. Iris from PeerNet BC facilitated great discussions about systems of power and privilege that … Read more Embracing Diversity – graphic recording and dialogue
At some point in writing a PhD, it’s safe to say you’re going to get writer’s block. Wouldn’t anyone? So when an old, trusted friend was stuck in his writing process, I asked him to experiment with me: could graphic facilitation could get his ideas from his head onto paper. I put up giant paper. He … Read more Using graphic facilitation for writer’s block
Catch the Superbowl halftime show in BC? This BCTF commercial had a big audience, big message. Let’s give BC’s schools the support our kids deserve. The announcer says, “Education’s like sports – you get out what you put in.” This school football team has lots of heart, but only 2 pairs of cleats. Now what? Catch the … Read more Sharing: football animation for the BCTF (Superbowl)