What is Visual Scribing — and Why Does It Matter?

Visual scribing is the art of listening deeply to a conversation, workshop or presentation and translating the key ideas into clear, illustrated notes — as the event unfolds. The result? A vibrant, visual record that helps people make sense of complex ideas and see how everything connects.

Often used in public engagement, training sessions, or multi-agency meetings, visual scribing is particularly useful for:

• Capturing participant input in real time

• Making abstract or technical content more relatable

• Creating an accessible record of discussions

• Supporting group memory and decision-making

  
  

Visual scribing supports equity and inclusion by making spoken information visible — especially useful for neurodiverse participants or people who process information differently. And unlike a written report, it’s something people actually want to engage with.

To explore how visual scribing could add value to your next event or workshop, visit www.illuscribe.co.uk/live-illustration