Ever find yourself struggling to retain information from meetings, podcasts, or classes? Or maybe you’re a creative thinker who likes to visualise ideas before putting them into action?
Welcome to the world of sketchnoting—a fun, flexible, and effective way to capture ideas through simple visuals. And yes, you don’t have to be an artist to do it!
Planning a book? Start with a sketch.
Sketchnoting helps you map out your ideas visually—whether it's plotting chapters, brainstorming layouts, or capturing inspiration as it comes. It turns the overwhelming into the achievable, one doodle at a time.
Grab your Sketchnote Journal and make your next big idea beautifully clear.
What is Sketchnoting?
Sketchnoting is a form of visual note-taking. It combines drawings, symbols, typography, and structure to make your notes more engaging and memorable. Think of it as doodling with purpose—capturing the essence of an idea using shapes, icons, and text instead of long paragraphs.
It's widely used by students, professionals, designers, and lifelong learners who want to:
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Improve focus
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Retain information better
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Brainstorm and map ideas visually
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Make learning more fun
Why Sketchnoting Works
When you draw an idea instead of just writing it down, you’re engaging more parts of your brain—this leads to stronger memory and better understanding. Plus, it helps cut through the clutter, forcing you to distill ideas down to their most essential parts.
And the best part? There’s no “wrong way” to sketchnote. You make your own system, your own symbols, and your own story.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Grab the Right Journal
The carefully curated Leuchtturm1917 Sketchnote Journal is designed specifically for visual note-takers. With its clean A5 layout, premium paper, visual templates, and helpful guides, it’s the perfect place to begin.
Step 2: Keep it Simple
Start with shapes you know—boxes, arrows, clouds, and stick figures. Add bold text for key words or titles. Use space intentionally and don't worry about making it perfect.
Step 3: Practice Anywhere
Use it during a podcast, a meeting, or your morning coffee brainstorm. Sketch a quote, map out your day, or visualise your next creative idea.
Step 4: Make It Yours
Personalise your journal with your name, a colour-coded system, or even stickers. We offer embossing at Kenny’s Bindery—because your journal should be as unique as your ideas.
Ready to Sketch Your Ideas?
Sketchnoting is more than a technique—it’s a mindset shift. One that says your ideas matter, even if they start as simple lines on a page.
👉 Shop the Sketchnote Journal now and begin your visual journey today.
