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Get ready to unleash your creativity on World Sketchnote Day! Join in the global celebration of visual note-taking and discover a new way to express yourself.
Get your pens and markers ready, because January 11 marks World Sketchnote Day! This day celebrates the art of sketchnoting – a visual note-taking method that combines words and images to capture ideas and concepts in a creative and engaging way. The concept was first introduced by designer Mike Rohde in 2008, and has since gained a dedicated following around the world. Whether you're an avid sketchnoter or new to the practice, World Sketchnote Day is the perfect opportunity to hone your skills and share your love for this unique form of expression. So let's get drawing!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of the Sketchnote</div><div class='timeline-text'>Designer Mike Rohde invents the concept of "sketchnotes," a visual method to record ideas as doodles and text.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Sketchnote Handbook</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mike Rohde publishes "The Sketchnote Handbook," providing guidance on the methodology and techniques of sketchnoting.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Sketchnote Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Sketchnote Community declares January 11 as World Sketchnote Day to celebrate the power of visual thinking.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sketchnote Recognition Grows</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Sketchnote Army, a website dedicated to promoting sketchnoting, observes increased global participation on World Sketchnote Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sketchnote For Education</div><div class='timeline-text'>Educational institutions introduce sketchnoting as a learning tool, promoting visual note-taking to enhance retention and creativity among students.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Sketch a meaningful quote</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate World Sketchnote Day by creating a sketchnote of your favorite inspiring quote. Use different fonts, colors, and doodles to make it visually appealing.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a virtual sketchnoting workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many organizations and individuals offer virtual workshops on sketchnoting. Take advantage of this and join one to learn new techniques and meet other sketchnoters around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your sketchnotes on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread the love for sketchnotes by sharing your own creations on social media using the hashtag #WorldSketchnoteDay. This will inspire others to try their hand at sketchnoting and create a community of sketchnoters.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a sketchnoting challenge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge your friends or colleagues to a sketchnoting competition. Pick a topic and see who can create the most creative and informative sketchnote within a time limit.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a sketchnote scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide sketchnote prompts around your house or office and challenge your family or coworkers to find them and create a sketchnote based on each prompt. This is a fun and interactive way to celebrate World Sketchnote Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun and creative way to take notes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Instead of just writing down words, sketchnote allows for the incorporation of images, drawings, and icons to make your notes more visually appealing. This not only helps with memory retention but also makes studying or reviewing more enjoyable!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages visual thinking and communication</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sketchnoting requires you to synthesize information in a different way, making connections between ideas and creating visual representations of them. This promotes critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can be done by anyone, anywhere</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You don't have to be an artist or have fancy materials to start sketchnoting. All you need is paper and a pen - making it accessible for everyone to try! Plus, sketchnoting can be applied in various settings like meetings, lectures, or personal journaling.</p></div></div>
World Sketchnote Day is celebrated on January 11 every year. In 2024 World Sketchnote Day will occur on a Thursday.
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