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Zoom fatigue does not have to be the norm.
Online platforms like Miro and Mural have really boosted the interactive potential of virtual meetings.
Many proven group processes such as Gamestorming can easily be transferred into the online environment.
We had the pleasure of leading a session attended by Sunni Brown (founder of Gamestorming) to demonstrate how online meetings can really be just peachy!
Schill Insurance knows the secret to success is culture. Being a family-run company, Schill prides itself on maintaining that family feel.
As they’ve expanded their team, they’ve realized that maintaining a strong culture doesn’t happen by itself.
Drawing it Out lead their entire team through a multi-session engagement process that enabled everyone to voice their ideas and feel more connected to the organization than ever before.
We also threw snowballs and paper airplanes at each other with messages of appreciation. That was fun! #thepowerofplay
We are all taught to succeed and avoid failure at all costs. But the truth is that even the most talented of us will fail at some point – it’s just a matter of when.
Drawing it Out teamed up with Avril Orloff to facilitate this participatory workshop on failure for over 100 visual practitioners at the annual IFVP 2020 conference.
The positive response was overwhelming. It seems we tapped into something big. The workshop brought up a lot of emotion, vulnerability and strong sense of community. We thought a group face palm shot was a perfect end to this workshop.
We daresay the failure workshop was a success!
Situation: A big part of Nicola Wealth’s portfolio is education. They offer an array of engaging, relevant workshops for businesses at all stages of development. This workshop broke down the key aspects of mergers and acquisitions and, particularly, the art and science of “business valuation”.
Impact: Here graphic recording captured the key ideas that emerged from the workshop. Important questions and topics are highlighted by bold speech bubbles and clusters of ideas are clearly delineated. A clear path runs through the graphic to show that although the M &A process is complex, all of these ideas do contribute to the end goal of transitioning the business owner to the next stage.
Situation: Back in 2018 Drawing it Out was trail-blazing a way forward with digital graphic recording via Zoom – well before in the pandemic. There were issues with audio and the Zoom platform itself, as it was very much a new form of communication. Fast forward to today, virtual meetings are the norm! And the ability to visualize ideas in real-time, online has become much easier.
The BC Chamber of Commerce was holding its AGM in Kamloops, BC and wanted to have several key conversations graphically recorded. There were logistical preventing Drawing it Out from getting to Kamloops on time and and so we suggested doing it remotely, and it worked!
The topic of legalizing cannabis was a hot topic at the time and this panel discussion helped outline some of the key issues and concerns for both businesses and the public.
Interestingly, predictions by the panelists were right the “wheels haven’t fallen off the bus” completely and canna-business is a relatively normal part of the retail landscape.
Situation: Vela Wealth has a broad vision of the role of wealth management in the world: that businesses can and should be oriented toward realizing the most positive impact on individuals, community, and society.
Every year they host an event called Gravity to move this conversation forward within its diverse business networks. The evening consists of carefully curated content, inspirational speakers, and interactive thought exercises about the potential for positive change in the room.
In the end, participants leave energized and excited about new ideas and emergent partnerships formed together around a common vision of positive business impact on the world.
Impact: This graphic captured the inspirational story of Mandell Crawley’s journey to success and lessons learned along the way. The graphic formed a dramatic, live backdrop to the event. As Mandell spoke, participants could see his story come to life in the visual.
Situation: This exclusive SXSW event brought together thought leaders in technology and workplace innovation. We were excited to collaborate with Sunni Brown Ink, Samsung and Wired Magazine for this event.
This event really pushed our learning edge as we innovated a whole new graphic recording set-up to showcase Samsung’s latest tablet technology.
As always, Austin, TX was an inspiring place to be during SXSW.
This video was made in collaboration with SFU criminology professor Amanda Butler.
Amanda's work focuses on improving health outcomes for prisoners, particularly struggling with mental health and addictions issues.
One of the biggest challenges she faces is the perception of whether prisoners deserve access to quality care itself.
How we treat our most vulnerable citizens reflects who we are as a society. In short, prison health is public health.
To learn more visit: http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/research-aims-to-improve-health-outcomes-in-corrections
You know those projects that just feed your soul? This was one of them.
Many of us never stop to think about the lived experience of women experiencing incarceration and living with HIV. While this might seem like a very rare and small part of our society, the intersection of the homelessness, vulnerability and stigma these women experience is a burden too heavy for one person to bear. They like all of us need to help each other be seen, be heard and heal.
Client Need: Like all retailers, Kintec faced a major challenge adapting to the pandemic in 2020. How could they deliver quality products and services, while ensuring the safety of their staff and customers? Their solution: the Kintec One2One program. Kintec took the pandemic as an opportunity to create an even better retail experience for customers.
Solution: All the important information customers needed to know to access Kintec products and services safely were outlined in an engaging animation. The video clearly pinpointed customer needs and walked the viewer through the few easy steps needed to get the perfect shoes.
Client Need: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is a science-based department of the Federal Government of Canada. A big part of their work is measuring and monitoring fish populations. Salmon are a key species within Canadian waters. DFO wanted to convey the science behind salmon stock assessment to the broader public.
Solution: This video took a playful approach to explaining the science of salmon stock assessment or, in other words, “how we count salmon!”. The hand drawn visuals and bright soundtrack made the topic more engaging and accessible to a broad audience and brought new attention to the important work of the DFO.
Client Need: In many ways, proportional representation offers a better way of voting than our current winner-takes-all system because it more accurately reflects the true views of the population. The challenge is explaining proportional representation in a clear way so that people can make informed decisions about the kind of voting system they want.
Solution: This video mixes live footage with animation to explain how proportional representation works. It takes a complex topic and breaks it down into clear, manageable ideas to help people understand a new way of exercising democracy.
This stunning illustration brings to life Ulkatcho First Nation’s 3-day winter gathering on a frozen lake, weaving together present-day stories, cultural history, and traditional knowledge. Every detail reflects the community’s vibrant spirit and their connection to the land, and their southern Carrier language.
By capturing these moments visually, this graphic becomes more than art—it’s a celebration of heritage and a bridge between the past and present for viewers to cherish and share.
Visual storytelling makes it possible to turn a lively gathering into a timeless piece of cultural memory.
This vibrant illustration captures feedback from Indigenous youth about their dream youth center—safe, fun, and welcoming. For the client, it was about honoring youth perspectives and showing what truly matters to them in a way everyone can connect with.
Visual storytelling like this doesn’t just share findings—it celebrates them, creating a bridge between research and real-world change.
What if a whole PhD could fit into one image? This visual, based on Stefanie Machado’s research on Im/migrant Women’s Access to Healthcare in Canada, transforms complex findings into a clear, relatable story.
Visual storytelling makes research accessible, sparking conversations and driving action. This creative approach proves that knowledge can inspire change far beyond academic circles.
Situation: Tom Palaia is an environmental engineer with a passion for science communication. One of his interests is in a highly technical, proven method of measuring bioremediation at contaminated sites called NSZD. But decision-making is not just based on great technology. Regulatory systems, policies and conventional practices all contribute to the effective uptake of technology. Tom wanted to situation NSZD within the bigger regulatory landscape and wanted his message to be memorable.
Impact: This was a 4’ x 3’ poster presented at a national conference. There is a lot of highly technical content here, but also a visceral sense of dynamism, complexity, organization and a clear path forward that the visuals lend to the messaging.
Situation: Teslin is a small village located within Teslin Tlingit traditional territory, in the Yukon. Every 10 years, the community reviews where they’ve been and envisions where they want to go in the future. This vision is embodied in an Official Community Plan, which needs to be communicated with the whole community.
Impact: This custom graphic translated key aspects of the Teslin Official Community Plan into a lively visual to help communicate the plan to the community. These were used in various meetings with the community, Mayor and council, and other stakeholders to ensure the plan was shared widely.
Situation: A cannabis start-up company held it’s first retreat for it’s partners. Each presenter was challenged to NOT give a regular old presentation. Each had to be unique, compelling and short!
Impact: Drawing it Out worked with each partner to curate a unique, memorable presentation based on their key messages. This graphic-novel style illustration presented Mandeep’s story in a fun, personalized way. It was delivered as a Prezi. Each attendee received a unique visual of their talk as well as a caricature of themselves!
The second graphic is an infographic that highlights the impact of Kinbrace, broken down by statistics and numbers in a fun, playful style. This graphic was also showcased at the 20th Anniversary party.