How Live Scribing Enhances Inclusion and Participation

Live scribing is a technique where a professional illustrator captures ideas and discussions in real time using words and images. It’s often used in conferences, public engagement sessions, and creative workshops—and for good reason.

Live scribing creates a visual narrative that supports better engagement, especially for people who process information visually or find traditional notetaking hard to access. It also offers a unique way to reflect the emotional tone of a session—something that written minutes often miss.

For those working in the charity, arts or academic sectors, live scribing can enhance co-production, support trauma-informed facilitation, and help make abstract ideas more tangible.

I’ve used this approach in everything from city planning consultations to long-term health research projects. It’s a light-touch but effective way to support transparency, build trust, and ensure participants feel heard and represented.

If you’d like to explore how live scribing could support your project or event, get in touch via hello@illuscribe.co.uk.