Graphic Recording aka Live Scribing transforms real-time discussions and processes into dynamic visual content. Making key moments unforgettable and Captivating audience. This interactive event service helps businesses capture and preserve the most valuable moments of their events. A skilled illustrator joins your event to create live illustrations, visually documenting key meeting content as it happens.
At SmartUp Visuals, we bring expertise, creativity, and clarity to your events. Our experienced graphic recorders work live, turning complex discussions into structured, easy-to-understand visuals that resonate with audiences. Whether hand-drawn or digital, our visual recordings help teams connect ideas, retain information, and take action.
Why choose Graphic Recording for events:
- Brings talks and discussions to life: Graphic recording transforms spoken content into engaging visuals, making even complex or technical topics more accessible and dynamic. Instead of passive listening, attendees see ideas unfold in real time, which keeps them engaged and makes presentations more memorable.
- Helps Attendees Retain and Engage with Content: Studies show that people retain 65% of information when paired with visuals, compared to just 10% with verbal communication alone. Graphic recording enhances learning by breaking down key points, illustrating connections, and reinforcing messages visually, helping attendees absorb and recall important insights long after the event.
- Creates a Lasting Visual Summary: After your event, these graphics don’t disappear—they become a powerful resource for reports, presentations, internal communications, and future planning.
How Does Graphic Recording Work?
We offer graphic recording services in two main ways. First, there’s on-site graphic recording, where our artist joins your event at the location, painting or drawing on large canvases or boards. Then, there’s digital graphic recording, which is perfect for virtual events or remote participants. Using tools like drawing tablets or laptops, we create vibrant visuals in real time, even if we’re miles away.
Not sure which option suits your needs? Check our Live Scribing service page or reach out to us, and we’ll guide you through the possibilities and help you decide what works best for your event.
Why Choose Graphic Recording for Events?
Brands choose Graphic Recording because it captures content visually, enhancing both engagement and retention. While spoken ideas can quickly fade, turning them into visuals brings them to life. This is where Graphic Facilitation excels. Our artists visually track discussions, document processes, and illustrate breakthroughs in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand.
During your event, we create visuals in real-time, which not only enhances the learning experience but also doubles audience engagement and memory retention. Listening to ideas is great, but seeing them unfold visually makes a lasting impact.
How Can Graphic Recording Transform Your Event?
There are three main ways to incorporate Graphic Recording into your event:
- Content Documentation: Accurately record content from discussions, speaker presentations, debates, or strategy sessions.
- Audience Engagement: Facilitate interactive conversations by illustrating ideas, opinions, and views shared during the event.
- Graphic Facilitation: Elevate the experience by having the artist guide discussions. By visually mapping ideas and outcomes, the facilitator assists the team in achieving their goals while ensuring the process is visually captivating.
These methods promise a multidimensional learning experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Using Graphic Recording for Hybrid and Virtual Events
As virtual and hybrid events become the norm, Digital Graphic Recording takes visual facilitation to the next level. By using technology tools, we provide efficient and engaging visuals for online events.
This service synthesises, captures, and presents your event content visually, ensuring it’s easily shareable with both internal teams and external audiences. Post-event, these visuals can enhance marketing materials, enrich social media content, or feature in booklets and reports. Combining words and visuals creates a compelling and memorable event summary.
What’s the Benefit of an Visual Event Summary?
A well-crafted graphic recording isn’t just valuable in the room—it’s highly shareable. Attendees love posting these visuals on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, increasing engagement and extending your event’s impact to a wider audience beyond those who attended in person. Organisers can also repurpose the visuals for marketing, blogs, and future promotions.
How Can We Help as Graphic Recorders?
We bridge the gap between live illustrators and graphic designers by blending the simplicity of illustration with the precision of design and strategy of visual thinking. Our primary focus is to communicate effectively with your audience, not just create art. Each graphic recording piece is strategically crafted to help viewers absorb and remember the content.
Also, we prioritise finalising your event artwork with options for iterations and reviews to ensure the visuals align with your brand’s style. Our team combines illustration, graphic design, and copywriting expertise to deliver a polished product that exceeds expectations.
Let’s Elevate Your Event with Graphic Recording!
Whether you’re hosting an event in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm, New York, or virtually anywhere in the world, we can be there. Digital and virtual technologies allow us to connect with you no matter the distance.
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Partner with us to capture your event’s essence and bring your ideas to life. Ready to create something memorable? Contact us today and let’s get started!
