Feb 7“To draw is part of what it is to be human.”I love this quote by Gill Hope, one of my favorite researchers and writers about drawing. One of the oldest tools for collaboration has been drawing. Our ancestors did not draw with the idea that the people of the future could study history from their cave paintings. Our ancestors drew…Visual Facilitation3 min read
Jan 26Plan your yearWith the first post of the year, I will share two cool visuals that will help you to plan the year. Yes, January is almost over, but it’s never too late to think about your goals. In fact, this is the best time to do it. Namely, February the 1st…Year2 min read
Dec 30, 2021Gifts for the ending yearBefore setting goals and expectations for the new year, people use to look back first. I have been doing this in a visual way for many years. Last year, I shared a visual on the blog to summarize my year from different and interesting angles. This visual became surprisingly popular…Year In Review2 min read
Nov 12, 2021MindsetYou have probably heard that a lot in this life depends on our mindset and attitude. I am sure that you know such sentences: “We can’t change other people, we can change our attitude towards them.” “It’s all a matter of interpretation.” etc. The teachings of lifestyle coaches are mainly…Mindset4 min read
Sep 22, 2021Scribble to be mentally healthyIt is a common belief that drawing, making lists, writing freely, and coloring help us be healthier. I came across an interesting study where the authors point out that visual self-expression helps to focus attention and improve our health and well-being, but at the same time little research has been…Scribbles3 min read
Sep 13, 2021My research about Visual facilitation in EducationThis summer started differently than the other 2 summers :) It started with a celebration and of course- big relief of having finished my Master's studies. Now I can officially call myself a master of social sciences and an educational innovator. Although I didn’t go to study for this title…Master Thesis6 min read
Aug 7, 2021Creative thinkingThe future belongs to the creators, says world-renowned memory coach Jim Kwik. I agree with him. The OECD The Future of Education and Skills 2030 project identifies creativity as one of the key competencies for learning and innovation to prepare for the 2030 labor market. In an increasingly automated world…Creativity4 min read
May 31, 2021Note-takingDid you know that most of us lose 80% of the information we learn in just 48 hours? Not only is there a learning curve, but there is also a forgetting curve. One way to remember more and learn effectively is note-taking. I was just listening to Jim Kwik's podcast…Notetaking2 min read
May 8, 2021Scribbling as a learning strategyThere is a common opinion that scribbling — aimless doodling or pattering is a good strategy for learning. Quite a number of experiences have shown that it scares away boredom, helps to concentrate, and be in present. …Scribblings2 min read
Apr 29, 2021Communication and thinking through drawingWhat if you looked at the drawing from a completely different angle? “In the drawing, is it only important to have the result, the beautiful picture as a product, or can drawing as a process be seen as an activity that supports development, improves thinking and communication skills?” This was…Drawing3 min read