In a world filled with noise, complexity and constant information, visual thinking cuts through the clutter.

It’s more than drawing.


It’s about
making thinking visible

so ideas can grow

problems can be solved

and people can connect.

Want to find out how visual thinking can help you?

Whether you're leading a team, teaching a concept, or reflecting on your own ideas, visual thinking helps bring clarity, spark innovation and create meaningful change.

Visual Thinking in action

Collaborative whiteboard mind map on self care from Learning 2 conference with Nicki Hambleton

Concept Maps

When ideas are tangled, mapping them out helps teams see the big picture.

Example: A collaborative whiteboard mind map on self-care, created live at the Learning 2 conference.

Digital sketchnote by Nicki Hambleton on John Spencer and A J Juliani book "Empower".

Sketchnotes

Sketchnotes help you capture key ideas in a clear, memorable, and engaging way. They combine listening, synthesis, and creativity.

Example: A digital sketchnote of the book “Empower” by Spencer & Juliani.

Dual coding - the combination of words and images to assist memory. Using post-it notes to capture the prompt "What is Creativity?"

Dual Coding

Combining images with words strengthens memory and improves understanding.

Example: A post-it note map on “What is Creativity?” a visual prompt that boosts recall and engagement.

You can see more of my sketchnotes and examples of visual thinking on Flickr.

Or listen to the thinking behind them on my podcast reTHINK

Sketchnotes are powerful tools

To share a story.

like Paula’s journey from the L2 Talks, captured in a quick sketch.

To communicate, educate & inform.

whether it's a book, a meeting, or a podcast, visuals make it stick.

To explain and present.

infographics and illustrated notes turn complex info into clarity.

Would you like to find out more?

  • Communicate your story and inform others.

  • Capture the essence of a concept or idea.

  • Document discussions and present podcasts visually.

  • Capture your collective vision.

  • Visualise a book, presentation or podcast.

  • Illustrate a blogpost, article or social media post.

Want to see a sketchnote being made?

Watch the process here.

Sketch from “The Study Buddy” podcast with Oliver Caviglioli and Nathan McGurl, made in Procreate.

Why it works

Visual thinking isn’t just a technique.

It’s a mindset.

It supports:

Clarity

untangle thoughts and simplify ideas

Confidence

express what you mean, even if words are hard

Connection

invite others into your thinking

Ready to explore how visual thinking can work for you or your team?