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Live Illustration at NHS Conference - Graphic Recording with big audience

Graphic Recording

Real-time Visual Notes for Conferences, Workshops - even online & hybrid events!

I Specialise in Virtual Graphic Recording

Julia Bakay, Graphic Recording Artist
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Logo of ID Nuclear Charity - Graphic Recording Client
Logo of British Association of Critical Care Nurses - Julia Bakay's client
Logo of International Water Association, USA - Graphic Recording Client
Logo of NHS England - Graphic Recording Client
Logo of World Without Orphans - Graphic Recording Client
Logo of HMI Probation Government Sector Institution - Graphic Recording Client

So...

What is Graphic Recording?

Live Graphic Recording is the art of translating takeaways from events into a visual map, real-time!

Where does this happen?

Live Illustration can happen at any event, conference, meeting or workshop.

And here's the real twist...

The attendees can see the visual notes building real-time, or we can share my canvas at the end of the event!

LIVE Graphic recording photo from conference featuring tablet with artwork

Premium Quality Graphic Recording

From a classically trained Artist,
qualified Systems Thinker,
and former Educator

Benefits of Live Graphic Recording

Booking a great Graphic Recording Artist will enhance the event experience in many ways...

For an Engaging and Memorable event

These visual notes make any in-person, hybrid, or virtual event far more engaging and memorable for everyone involved. A Graphic Recorder sharing their screen in real-time is quite the sight!

Summarizes Key Takeaways

Many of us are visual learners and, by capturing the key takeaways, these digital graphics help participants remember what took place at the event. Having a graphic record of an event is an invaluable asset

Inspires
Conversations

The visual notes can be used long after the meeting to inspire and to continue conversations. In some cases we create wonderful infographics based around these visual summaries

Allows for easy and Effective Sharing

Thanks to this visual documentation, the event will live on as the final piece is shared with attendees, everyone on social media, and used for further promotional and educational purposes

Graphic Recording Examples

Enjoy some Graphic Records, created real-time during events!

Any event, workshop or conference could benefit from hiring a graphic recording artist! 

We can tailor the style of these Visual Notes to your brand & taste!

Beautiful Minimalist Graphic Recording

...are you looking for something simpler?

There are many more styles available when it comes to Visual Notes. Follow this link to browse some simpler ones!

Types of
Graphic Recording

Illustration of Digital Graphic Recording created Real-time

What would you like visually recorded - and how?

Live Graphic Recording of one Session

Do you have an important Keynote or Panel discussion to visually capture?

Beautiful Graphic Recording Example

This is where Virtual Graphic Recording could be an ideal solution!

Joining remotely helps to keep costs down, and you can still have your most important session Graphically Recorded!

Live Graphic Recording Session by Session

Graphic Recording at Conference

When the aim of Graphic Recording is to 'record' as much of the information as possible

...if that's the case, we can approach a conference session by session

Graphic Recording - Environmental Sector
Graphic Recording by Best Graphic Recorder

The International Water Association asked for Visual Records of each of their sessions. If you're curious, read on to learn more about our creative collaboration with IWA here!

Graphic Recording at Multiple Sessions

...and combining those into one visual map!

Live Visual Notes from IWMI Watertalk Virtual Event - Graphic Recording By Julia Bakay

The visual notes will have to be at a higher level, but it could be more practical approach if your goal is to share this on after the event.

A new approach to Live Graphic Recording

An Artistic Graphic Record of an entire Conference Day! 

Nursing & Midwifery Conference captured in Artistic Graphic Recording
Live Graphic Recording at BACCN Conference Aberdeen, Scotland
NHS Conference Live Illustration

Live Illustration at an NHS Conference, The Sharing Good Practice Festival

Helping your Events to
Engage Educate Inspire Impess

Live Graphic Recording on Conference Screen

Virtual Graphic Recording

There are many remote ways of Graphic Recording

- it's easy to set and has many amazing benefits...

Virtual Graphic Recording

Graphic Recording at Virtual Events

If you have a virtual event, conference, or summit - I have the perfect setup for you!

There are multiple ways of sharing my screen, we can do so during the event, in the breaks, or at the end as a great reveal!

Graphic Recording at Hybrid Events

When it comes to hybrid events, virtual Graphic Recording can bring some unexpected benefits

Those who can't be there in person can enjoy the Graphic unfold on their screen, while in-person attendees can see the same on a big screen! This experience can bring everyone together, and makes everyone feel included.

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Graphic Recording Virtual

Virtual
Graphic Recording

for Events

...held in-person!

Wait, what?!

That's right!

As long as you have WIFI at your venue, I can tune in, draw real-time, and share the graphic on the big screen!

I join most events this way, whether it's a huge conference, a workshop, or just a small board meeting! Here's an article on how it works...

Graphic Recording for Online Meetings

Got a short event you'd like to spice up? 

We can keep remote Graphic Recording simple! 

I understand that smaller events might not have the budget conferences have, yet they could benefit from visual notes just as much! So I've developed a simpler approach to live Graphic Recording to make it more accessible to smaller online events

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Remote Graphic Recording
is perfect for Sustainable Events

Let's find the one that works best for you!

Every event is different and I always make sure to tailor the style and approach to your content and to your audience!

Would your content or event benefit from something different?

Live Graphic Recording, the Artist's Way

When Sketchnoting is not an option...

Some conversations need something different - cartoonlike sketchnotes, or even stick figures feel inappropriate at more sensitive conversations. So I'm occasionally given complete artistic freedom where I get to focus on the mood of a conversation and portray it in a unique, personal style.

Here's what that can look like!

Verba volant, scripta manent',

- latin proverb -

"Spoken words fly away, written ones remain"

Would you like to get started?

The Beauty of Digital Graphic Recording

I specialize in digital Graphic Recording, because of what it makes possible real-time!

  • Visual note-taking with an iPad gives me more Artistic Freedom
     

  • Digital Graphic Recording can be carried out Remotely

  • Digital and Remote Scribing is more Sustainable

Graphic Recording digitally allows for many more benefits...

read on if you're interested!

Live Graphic Recording Digitally on Ipad

What is a Keynote Artist?

So...

A Keynote Artist is also known as a Graphic Recorder, Live Illustrator, Scribe, Sketchnote Artist, or Visual Note-taker

I join the event to capture the essence as it's happening. I do this by listening for the key ideas and illustrating and connecting them in real-time.

My goal is to build a engaging, logical, beautiful and witty Visual Map of the key takeaways!

My Virtual Graphic Recording Process

1.

We meet for a Creative Planning Call

We discuss our goals, your content, the logistics, and make creative decisions

2.

Live Illustration during your event!

I join your event, listen and draw the whole time!

3.

We share the image with your Audience

You can choose from multiple screen sharing methods. I'm also happy to recap what I had captured!

4.

You receive the image the same day!

You also have the opportunity to request changes before you receive the digital files!

Learn more about Graphic Recording

Hire an independent Graphic Recording Artist for your next event!

I love the illustration part of my work, but it's our collaboration that makes it most enjoyable and meaningful.

Why hire a big agency when you can enjoy a 1:1 creative process with an artist dedicated to your project?

By working with me, you're supporting a small & independent Graphic Recording business.

  • Why choose Virtual Graphic Recording?
    Virtual Graphic Recording has many amazing benefits. I've found it's not very well-known that almost any conference can enjoy Real-time Illustration... even if the artist is miles away! Thanks to our Virtual Graphic Recording setup, we can tune in from anywhere, while you see our canvas projected right there at your event. Magic! ✨ When I get a request for Live Graphic Recording, I follow up with some questions to evaluate what would benefit that event the most, and whether there would be added value by an artist being there in-person. So here are the main reasons why you might want to try Virtual Live Illustration for your next event Virtual Graphic Recording is more Cost Effective Having an Graphic Recording Artist tune in virtually can be more subtle Having a Graphic Recorder tune in virtually can end up being a better surprise! Virtual Graphic Recording is Inclusive Virtual Graphic Recording is Environmentally Friendly When it comes to Virtual Graphic Recording, you can work with any Visual Note-taking Artist in the world Enjoy the full article on the benefits of Virtual Graphic Recording!
  • How much does Graphic Recording cost?
    Event rates for Live Scribing / Graphic Recording currently range from £700 to £2200 The cost will vary depending on many factors, such as the number of sessions to capture, whether the event is remote or in-person, and if it's to be captured in real-time or from a recording ​ Virtual Graphic Recording can cut costs significantly compared to in-person, as we can skip all the costs associated with travelling to the event (especially when they're overseas!) I'm happy to chat and together we can find the best approach that serves your event within the scope of your budget! I've written a detailed article on Graphic Recording Rates & Fees!
  • What's included in the Graphic Recording Package?
    This service includes everything needed for a successful Live Event Visualization! - Pre-event planning calls - A Branded Digital Template - Developing the visual style that suits your event and message - A technical rehearsal prior to the event - Digital Graphic Recording for the duration of the program, using your own vibrant colors - Optional screen-sharing during the event - as it unfolds or at the end of the day - The polished graphics in both high-resolution and low-resolution are provided within 24 hours, so you can send them out in a follow-up email or share on social media - A round of edits is included in the quote, so that you can go through the graphic and suggest changes before receiving the final version Please browse the Graphic Recording page to find out more, or get in touch with any questions :)
  • Can I request a Quick Quote for Live Graphic Recording?
    Absolutely! In order to give you a quote, I'll need to know a little about what you’re looking for and how many sessions you'd like recorded. My rates are flexible to reflect the nature of the event and various factors, such as: - Number of hours to Graphic Record - Remote or in-person event Illustration (the latter includes travel costs) - Capturing in real-time or from a recording - Combining with other graphic projects supporting the event Send me a message and we'll figure something out!
  • What is the difference between Graphic Recording, Scribing, Visual Note-taking, and Live Illustration?
    To be honest, not much! It's such a niche profession, we do it in many ways, and have many names for it Graphic Recording and Scribing are one and the same, the former is more common in the US and Canada, while the latter is commonly used in the UK Some of us prefer to call what we do Visual Note-taking or Live Illustration. I personally believe these are easier to understand for those who have never heard of it Visual Facilitation may cover Graphic Recording, but generally means a more interactive approach - when we help design or lead a workshop with visual tools So don't worry, these are all used interchangeably!
  • Can we create Live Illustrations based on Recordings of an event?
    Has your event already taken place, but you'd like a Visual Summary of the key ideas? No worries - if you have an audio or video recording of the main sessions or talks, I can absolutely work with that! All the Visual Notes above can be created based on audio or video recordings as well and the costs may be reduced, as the timing is more flexible!
  • I need a Live Illustrator for a conference held in London next week. Is that possible?
    Ideally, we need a couple of weeks to prepare for Live Illustration, especially if the Conference is in person and requires travelling. The service generally includes a Creative Planning Call, a Branded Digital Template, and a Technical Rehearsal prior to the event, and these all contribute to the overall success of the event visualization! That's not to say it's not possible, especially if you happen to get in touch at the right time - so send me a message and we'll explore our options!
  • Would you be willing to travel to the USA to be our Graphic Recorder at our Conference in San Francisco?
    If you'd like me to travel to the US and are happy to cover my travel expenses, I'm there! Many of my clients are from the States, as that's where my Graphic Recording business started. Thankfully, Virtual Graphic Recording has allowed us to continue our creative collaboration, even when travelling isn't an option, as I can now join to Graphic Record conferences based in the States from anywhere in the world.
  • Are you the best Graphic Recorder for my conference?
    Well, I hope so! I'll be the ideal Graphic Recorder for your event if... you love the Live Illustration examples showcased on my website you wish to choose from various visual styles and see which one serves your message the best you're looking for beautiful Digital Illustrations with vibrant colours and artistic touches you want polished and high quality artworks to take away right after your event you cherish and want to support small, independent businesses you'd appreciate the flexibility of tailoring Live Illustration projects to your budget you value real human connection in your partnerships you'd like the process to feel easy and enjoyable To learn more, enjoy an article on how to find the best Graphic Recorder for your event.
  • How does Virtual Graphic Recording work? Can you join my event via Zoom?
    Whether your event is online, hybrid, or in person, as long as you have a computer and reliable internet, we should have no problem setting up for a Virtual Graphic Recording! I'm able to share my canvas directly to your Zoom screen (just like we would share a Presentation) and to share my screen with your attendees in the room, you'll just have to connect the computer to the projector! At it's simplest form, we can set up a virtual meeting (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.) and set the computer up to make sure the speakers are audible. Does this sound too complicated? No worries, it's easier done than said. That is why we usually have a brief technical rehearsal before the event! Although I've had many successful Graphic Recording sessions on Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and other online event platforms, Zoom has proven to be the most reliable one when it comes to high quality screen sharing during Live Illustration.
  • What type of Events use Graphic Recording?
    As a Graphic Recorder, I get to join Keynote Speeches, Annual Conferences, Kick-Off Conferences, Board Meetings, Leadership Meetings, Innovation Meetings, Strategy Meetings and Workshops, Product Launches, Round Table Sessions, Panel Discussions, Market Research Meetings, Webinars, Galas, Award Ceremonies ...basically anything with a great monologue or conversation happening! Many of these remain confidential after the events, but you can find great Graphic Recording examples on my website. If Graphic Recording is not an option - say, too many sessions at once - , you might want to consider creating a Visual Conference Summary instead!
  • Is Digital Graphic Recording better?
    I love taking Visual Notes digitally, and here are a few great reasons for that! Here are the top 10 reasons I could think of... - Digital Graphic Recording allows us to make better use of your brand colours and themes - We can reach amazing levels of artistry with Digital Visual Note-taking - The ability to edit the information post live Graphic Recording is super practical - The opportunity to update the graphic records years after the event - Our Live Illustration can look stunning projected or connected to a large screen in the room - During the conference, you can control when you'd like to share the Graphic Recording! - Digital Graphic Recording is more environmentally friendly & practical than the analogue version - Multiple formats/parts can be exported right after Visual Note-taking - With Digital Graphic Recording, you'll get the images immediately in high quality - Digital Graphic Recording allows for easy online sharing! If you'd like to find out more about this, enjoy my detailed article on the Benefits of Digital Graphic Recording!
  • Is Graphic Recording Real-time?
    Absolutely. However, the more the graphic recorder prepares for your event - spending the time, exploring the resources, and asking the right questions -, the better output you can expect in real time! Check out the article, 'Is Graphic Recording Real-time?' ...to learn more about how you can facilitate my work!
  • What is a Visual Conference Summary?
    I get more and more requests for this unique event visualizing approach, as we start preparing for a conference we'll be Graphic Recording. Visual Conference Summaries are different in that we create only one graphic to summarize the whole day, instead of multiple session graphics! Why would one prefer a Visual Conference Summary? - Perhaps they don't see the need for each session's visual documentation - Sometimes the details are too confidential to circulate around on the internet in the form of a graphic - they just want to see the big picture - The need for one graphic they can share in a follow up email or on social media, as a high-level summary I've written an article on this, including examples of Visual Conference Summaries I created for the International Water Association and the NHS.
  • How do we plan for Digital Graphic Recording?
    We can prepare together to create a successful event experience! ​ Before the event, we'll schedule a call to ... - Review the background, our objectives, and who the attendees are - Walk through the agenda (if we have one) and align on our plan for the sessions - what we will listen for, the key takeaways, and what success looks like - Discuss your preferred style, brand colors, logos, and any specific imagery to capture or to avoid - Explore the audio-visual setup and display options for both hybrid and virtual events This is the process we follow for events & conferences - read more about this type of Graphic Recording. It's quite an enjoyable and creative process! If you just need me to hop on and be your Visual Note-taker at an online event, I have simplified the process to make that possible.
  • Can I influence the pricing of Graphic Recording?
    I've written an article on Graphic Recording Rates & Fees, and why lower prices may result in sacrificing on the quality. However, I've been thinking about how to make Graphic Recording more accessible - 'cheaper', if you will - without any loss of quality - which is still a priority for me. So I have tailored my approach to suit those looking to have Visual Notes but don't have a lot of budget - here's the article explaining some ways you can reduce Graphic Recording Fees and opened a page on this type of Visual Note-taking for you to explore.
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