Strategic planning is a complicated process that takes time and deep discussion. It’s not easy for an organization or company to step back from itself and see the big picture or grapple with intangibles like vision, mission, and values. This is why developing an...
There’s a common refrain in the design community that every designer hopes to never hear from their client: “can you make it pop?” Why is this so deadly? It’s vague and imprecise; nor is it clear whether the critique is based on how it will impact the audience and...
[mkd_dropcaps type="square" color="#ffffff" background_color="#282828"]I[/mkd_dropcaps] was graphic recording at a recent scientific research conference and a woman remarked to me: "How do you know what to draw? You must really know our industry!" It's a question I'm...
[mkd_dropcaps type="square" color="#ffffff" background_color="#282828"]N[/mkd_dropcaps]othing sucks the energy out of a conference room faster than a lack of windows and poor air circulation. Large bright windows and comfortable facilities allow people to work to...
[mkd_dropcaps type="square" color="#ffffff" background_color="#282828"]N[/mkd_dropcaps]ot another webinar! (at least I can check Facebook on the side) For teams that meet regularly via webinar, the cold virtual environment can be a motivation killer. Webinars are a...
[mkd_dropcaps type=”square” color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#282828″]A[/mkd_dropcaps]s a graphic recorder I get to “drop into” numerous conferences and strategic planning sessions happening both in BC and other provinces. I also get a bird’s eye view on a variety of industries — from issues big organizations are struggling with, to very complex scientific discussions, to mapping patient journeys in health care.
[mkd_dropcaps type="square" color="#ffffff" background_color="#282828"]Y[/mkd_dropcaps]our organization has spent months perfecting the details of a strategic plan - it has a clear vision and mission, and maps out the next five years... but it's 45 pages long. Would...
It's not every day I get to graphic record a TEDx talk and have it connected via live feed to the TED stage! It seemed fitting that since this was my first live TED talk, that it would be a talk about jumping into new experiences feet first. ...
After a whirlwind of a fall that took me from Kamloops, to rural Alberta, to Vancouver, to Calgary in the span of five weeks, I'm excited to be back in my studio working on whiteboard videos and infographics! And of course, catching up on blogging about these exciting...
Haida Gwaii is a clutch of islands off the coast of BC. It's a place of towering totems, endless beaches, and a people who have deep roots and an unwavering passion for these islands. I lived on Haida Gwaii as a baby -- it was where I first came...
Social Media Camp is a high-energy, information rich annual conference here in Victoria, BC. Speakers from across North America share the latest trends and tips in an ever evolving world of social media. So not only was I excited to graphic record this event, I was...
I often say I'm a visual translator -- like panning for gold, I take what's being said, how it's being said, and pull out the shining nuggets of truth. This is especially powerful when you have people from different backgrounds and life experiences in a meeting....
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Graphic Recorder & Animator
Graphic Recorder & Animator
Fuselight finds story in the complex. We do this through visual storytelling that clarifies ideas, opens minds, and moves people to take action. We partner with organizations working to make positive change in climate science, health care, and human rights. Our suite of unique visual methods, from Knowledge Walls to augmented reality to animations, are tailored to each project for an authentic and impactful experience.