Practical, step-by-step guide to using visual storytelling in a clever way, become a better storyteller and explain what you mean in a more engaging way. Take your content to the next level.
This course is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to using visual storytelling to improve how you communicate ideas—whether at work, in meetings, or in your daily life. You’ll learn how to become a more engaging storyteller by simplifying complex thoughts into clear visuals. No drawing experience is needed; all you need is a pen and paper, or your favorite digital drawing tool like Procreate on the iPad.
We’ll also touch on the current state of communication in a post-2020 world and how visual storytelling can help you stay relevant and effective in the “new normal.” Whether you're in marketing, strategy, innovation, or just want to explain things better, this class gives you practical tools to make your message stick.
Founder of Natalka Design & Doodleledo, Creative Strategist, Communications Specialist, Digital Visual Storyteller, VR, Guest Lecturer at UAL CSM
Natalia Talkowska is the founder of digital visual storytelling company Natalka Design based in London. ND is a mix of 2 worlds: visual communications and creative facilitation. Its mission is to boost engagement and explore captivating ways to tell a story: present a pitch, new strategy, event or bring to life any stale content. ND uses all sorts of tools to create memorable pieces: graphic facilitation, digital art, animation, VR, video, photo, She’s been called many things: Creative Strategist, Communications & engagement Specialist, Visual Storyteller, Immersive experience designer and more. Natalia also founded Doodleledo - creative experiential events for anyone who says ”I can't draw' ran globally in over 20 countries. She is a leading visual storyteller who has helped many high-profile clients including the British Gov and British Royal Family, Blue Chip companies and some of the biggest names in the tech industry bring their stories to life. A six-time international TEDx speaker, Natalia is passionate about creative ways to connect people, and help them solve problems through visual communication and use more human approach. Natalia also launched two podcasts: Drawpod - drawing on the radio and #resisttheusual - asking unscripted questions to entrepreneurs. She’s also a Guest Lecturer at UAL CSM.
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