Graphic Recording & Illustration in NYC*

*Currently based in Brooklyn, NY but open to travel within the contingent 50 states! Events in NYC will not incur travel fees.

Ready to elevate your next event? Graphic recording could be your answer!

With 8+ years of experience visually scribing for conferences, workshops, and celebrations, I can help bring a sense of community and energy to your event that PowerPoint presentations simply aren’t cut out to do.

Check out the FAQ below for more info or click the button below to get in touch!

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What is Graphic Recording?

Graphic recording, aka visual scribing or sketch-noting, is the art of taking notes and illustrating conversations live, as they happen.

It can be done in the following ways:

  • Drawn with marker on a large foam board on two easels.

    REQUIRED: Space for setup, chair, table

    PROS: Impressive presence, invites greater audience engagement, turns bland spaces into galleries

    CONS: Large footprint, less flexible real-time editing, board delivery requires prior logistical planning

  • Drawn with Procreate on an iPad. Projected onto a screen via HDMI cable or shared post-event via email.

    REQUIREMENTS: Chair, table, power extension, HDMI cord

    PROS: Quick setup, easy editing, clean/modern look, flexible sharing options

    CONS: Less physical presence than analog, needs HDMI connection

  • Drawn with Procreate on an iPad. Projected into Zoom/Teams, etc. via screen-share.

    REQUIREMENTS: Virtual meeting link, screen-sharing permission

    PROS: Can be viewed by remote attendees, flexible editing, easy setup

    CONS: Needs a reliable, clear audio feed, less presence than onsite options

  • Need custom illustrations for your website or printed matter? I can create bespoke visuals for you or refine images previously created in a graphic recording. Animation of these elements is also available.

(me, Claud!)

Who Will You Be Working With?

Lifelong Artist

Creativity is second nature to me!

I can provide time-tested ideas and methods for how best to visually support your event. Clients often find it helpful for a third-party observer to

Active Listener

You’re part of my process!

I want you, and your event attendees, to have a say in how your visuals turn out. While I will do my best to capture key insights and emotional highlights, I always welcome feedback and suggestions throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Empathetic Human

I care about you!

Clients have previously complimented me on my compassion, great sense of humor, and excellent sense of discretion. I believe that delivering quality services and being a good human being should always go hand in hand.

Flexible Professional

My work is quality…every time!

I consider my graphic recordings not just finished images but visual solutions that resist trends and demonstrate utmost collaboration.

Whether you’re working with a tight budget, regulatory restraints, or less traditional circumstances, I’ll work with you to develop a graphic recording proposal that is affordable and effective.

Why Use a Graphic Recorder?

You Have:

  • A conference with industry professionals from around the US (and even the world)

  • A TEDTalk-style presentation with a well-known specialist in their field

  • A party celebrating a wedding, retirement, or other milestone

  • Any internal meeting among leadership or subsidiaries

  • A workshop led by a 3rd-party facilitator

  • A patient advisory board for a rare or chronic disease

  • A client pitch

  • A booth at a trade show

You Want Attendees To:

  • Feel inspired to put what they’ve learned into practice

  • Share key insights with their individual teams

  • Align on upcoming goals and commitments

  • Gain a clear understanding of complex or abstract concepts

  • Feel seen, heard, and appreciated

  • Gravitate towards your booth and engage with your team

  • Remember your event for a long time post-event

  • Collaborate, brainstorm, and ideate at full creative capacity

I Deliver:

  • A memorable visual experience that sets your event apart from others

  • An impactful artifact capturing important highlights of your event

  • Beautiful work(s) of art that transform generic spaces into galleries

  • An impressive creative feat that draws people in

  • A meaningful addition that demonstrates your investment in your audience

  • An imaginative depiction of your event through a 3rd-party observer

How It Works

1. Pre-Event Planning

You’ve reached out to me about an event you hope to incorporate graphic recording in; what next?

  • Nice to meet you! We share more information about ourselves and get to know each other better as people.

  • Tell me more about the event you’re organizing! What is the purpose of the event? Who will be attending? What does success look like should you choose to graphically record it?

  • We walk through your agenda, event by event, and determine how to visually capture each section or, in some cases, multiple sections in one.

    We end this section by aligning on the number and content of captures for your event.

  • What colors should we use for our capture? Any specific branding guidelines I should follow or know about? Any terms or imagery that should be avoided or 100% included?

  • We discuss hotel and transportation details, arrival and wrap-up times, and board/easel delivery. These details can be arranged either on-call or via email.

2. Project Brief

As your event draws near, I send over a final project brief with the following information:

    1. My phone number + email

    2. My point of contact’s number + email

    3. My delivery contact’s number + email (analog only)

    • Event address

    • Travel itinerary

    • Hotel address

    • Check-in + check-out times

    • List of the sessions I will be capturing

    • Where each capture takes place

    • Client goals for each capture

    • Final board count

    • Key themes to draw inspiration from

    • Links to additional materials that may assist with the scribe

    • Any notable client asks

3. Event Day(s)

Time to shine! Here are the steps I will take to ensure that my graphic recording slots in seamlessly with your event.

    • I arrive at the agreed-upon time and find my point of contact

    • If boards/easels are not immediately apparent, I enlist the help of the delivery contact to find them and bring them to the appropriate spot

    • I set up easels (2 per board) where I will be scribing

    • If digital, I meet up with the AV team to ensure my iPad can connect via HDMI cord

    • If analog, I set up the easels (2 per board) where I will be scribing

      • Each board is titled

      • Branding stickers are affixed to bottom corners

    • If digital, I meet up with the AV team to ensure my iPad can connect via HDMI cord

      • Digital boards have been pre-titled and are ready to go once connection is established

  • And we’re off to the races! Based on the project brief and notes taken during our conversations, I complete each capture as they come up.

    Completed physical boards can be whisked away to a larger space to form a gallery walk or left where they are.

    Completed digital boards can be incorporated into a PP deck or saved for future sharing.

  • What a Day!

    I take photos of each physical board and pack the easels into their original bags. These will later be edited into clean digital versions via Photoshop and shared back with the client.

    I bid farewell to my point-of-contact, review how the day went, and head out!

4. Post-Event Reflection

Post-event, I send over a feedback form for you to fill out. This form will include any suggestions or feedback you have for me, as well as any positive remarks you may have for my work.

Past Clients Have Said…

  • " Claud saved the day. We enjoyed seeing the visuals develop live and felt the work elevated the session."

    PwC, NYC

  • "Claud received overwhelmingly positive feedback following the session. Participants described the final work as “mind-blowing” and were awestruck by their ability to capture everything in real time. They were praised as a thoughtful listener who exercised great discretion during sensitive moments and instinctively knew what to include or omit. Even those who were initially unsure about the concept found the experience to be incredible—and Claud’s ease with kids was also noted and appreciated."

    St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, NJ

  • "Appreciated Claud's pivot and flexibility in the session. "

    PValue, GA

  • "The social listening mural was well-received, with the CEO being pleased with the outcome.   Flexible approach to designing the mural and exploring different display options.”

    APHSA, PA

  • "I spoke with several speakers who were delighted with how Claud captured their talk. This was dense, complex science and Claud translated it intelligently and beautifully. The executive director of the MIT institute who hosted was impressed by Claud's work, so I relayed to him my experience...a highly professional organization that responded quickly with an impressive, clear proposal."

    FARE, MA

Featured Project

Featured Project

Accounting Firm

Format: Onsite Digital, contracted by ImageThink

Location: NYC

Duration: 1 hr per board

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Get In Touch!

Interested in incorporating graphic recording into your event?

Or just curious about graphic recording in general?

Please fill out the form with some details about your event (or you) and I’ll get back to you in 1 or 2 business days to schedule a free consultation!