Grant and Paddy of The Visual Jam - SE09 / EP09

In this episode, I’m joined by Grant Wright and Paddy Dhanda, the two guys who run the super-popular, monthly online meetup, The Visual Jam.Hear how their Visual Jam plans changed — from a local meetup in Birmingham England — to a truly international gathering during the pandemic and lockdowns of summer 2020 and beyond.And don’t forget to check out the link for Visual Jam Xtra on Saturday, April 24th, where I’ll deconstruct my sketchnoting process with you.Enjoy the episode!SPONSORED BYThis episode is brought to you by Visual Jam Xtra: Live Sketchnoting Deconstructed with Mike Rohde!In the first ever Visual Jam Xtra, Mike Rohde joins Grant, Paddy and you to deconstruct the process he follows when he creates real-time sketchnotes. Mike will take a popular speech, listen, pause, sketch and talk through his thought process step by step.In this 2 hour live session, you will be able to immerse yourself by sketching along with Mike, picking up valuable tips and insights along the way. Learn how Mike prepares his sketchnotes, builds his layouts and how he weaves writing, lettering and drawings together, followed by a Q&A to get your questions answered!You don’t want to miss this very special Visual Jam Xtra event on Saturday, April 24th, 2021. Sign up today!Get a better understanding of how to prepare and create sketchnotes yourself by watching and listening to Mike.Learn tips and tricks and how Mike integrates them into his sketchnotes.Have time to ask questions of Mike about how he worked or challenges you’re facing with your own sketchnotes.You will receive a full recording of the live session so you can replay at your own pace.Reserve your tickets!RUNNING ORDERIntro: Who are Grant and Paddy?The origin story of Grant and Paddy in visual thinking and The Visual JamThe pandemic shiftInternational audience and repeat membersExploring Visual Jam Xtra sessionsToolsTipsOutroLINKSThe Visual Jam MeetupThe Visual Jam on InstagramThe Visual Jam on TwitterThe Visual Jam on YouTubeGrant on TwitterGrant on InstagramGrant on LinkedInPaddy’s WebsitePeaky Agilist PodcastPaddy on TwitterPaddy on InstagramPaddy on LinkedInIIBA Midlands ChapterBirmingham Tech Week Sketchnote by GrantPeaky BlindersBirmingham, UKVisual Jam XtraKrisztina Szerovay - SE08 / EP03TOOLSAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Grant’s Tools:iPad Pro 12.9”Apple PencilPaper by WeTransferProcreateIPEVO Document CameraCamo StudioNeuland MarkersTombow dual tip black/grey penPaddy’s Tools:Brillo Flex LampSchneider Express Fineliner Pen 0.8Eddink Brush PenNeuland MarkersiPad Pro 12.9”Apple PencilProcreateKinemasterBlank CardsTIPSGrant’s Tips:Start with a few simpler words, then expand with visualsForm a habit of practicePaddy’s Tips:Pre draw elements of your sketchnote to reduce pressureInclude hand-drawn elements in your slidesCREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.SUPPORT THE PODCASTTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!