FAQs
Do you need to know the content before the event?
No, however, having an agenda with speakers’ names and topics and knowing the purpose of the activities can help. Being present and focused with the ability to deeply listen is core to the job of a graphic recorder. So the topic can be science, health care, finance, technology or how to clean your tuba.
What kind of events can I hire you for?
Graphic Recording is for live in-person events to showcase presentations, discussions, and decisions. The final visual notes are an artifact of the information shared. It can also be done virtually where the illustrator shares the screen with the participants.
Strategic Illustration is mostly done in the studio, where the client helps design the end product with their ideas and input.
Engagement walls are good for big events where organizers want an interactive experience. Participants become part of the art work in the creation of the engagement wall.
What do I need to provide?
Wittmann Studios will supply all the materials for capturing both analog and digital event illustrations. If it is a live event with the graphic recorder working on paper, you will need to provide a meeting space with a minimal wall space of 4 feet high x 8 feet long. If the artist is working on digital visual notes, you need a table, and chair located where the artist can see and hear the speaker(s) and where they can be connected to HDMI for projection and electricity. We test run all technology prior to the event.
If it is an engagement wall, the initial call will determine who and how the wall will be built and of what material.
How much does a project usually cost?
Engagement fees vary depending on the time commitment and project (real-time graphic recording, strategic illustration and # of iterations/sketches, engagement wall design size, # of illustrators). Please contact Kriss to be a thought partner for your needs.
Can you Graphic Record online events?
Yes! For events that benefit from seeing the illustration process unfold, I illustrate digitally on an iPad and screen share via video conferencing platforms. If you would prefer, the Graphic Recording can be screen-shared at the end of the event to highlight the topics presented.
Do you allow photographs and video recordings of your work during the event?
Yes of course! My purpose is to engage with participants so they have a memorable experience. Digital illustrations have the capability of video recording the drawing as it is being created. These can usually be shared in 30 second movies.
Do you travel?
Yes, I fly out of Denver International Airport (DIA) and am budget conscious for my clients. And sometimes it makes sense to work virtually.
Do you produce projects in your studio too?
Yes. I often take on studio illustration projects for Strategic Plans, infographics, timelines, communication tools, history journey maps, for example. Learn more about how I approach Strategic Illustration here.
What materials do you use?
The analog maps are drawn on 4 foot high paper. They can be various lengths (I've done maps 4' wide to 24' wide) and usually are 4' to 8' long. Markers and pastels are the typical materials for creating the visuals. Sometimes maps are drawn on foam boards, which are sturdier. The boards can become building blocks like a house of cards, showcasing visual event information.
The digital maps are created on my iPad. They can be enlarged and printed with high quality up to 3’ x 4’.
What happens with my finished artwork?
The artwork becomes the property of the client. Most clients preserve the analog finished product with a digital reproduction. This makes it easy to email, place into a document, or drop into a PowerPoint presentation. Others laminate the original or reprint the artwork on vinyl. Digital artwork is shared immediately after the event or at the end of the strategic illustration process via many different file types (pdf, tiff, jpg, psd, png).
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