Graphic Recording FAQs
We get a lot of questions about how we graphic recording work. Below are our answers to some that we hear most frequently. If you have additional questions, contact us and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can.
What’s the difference between a graphic recorder and a graphic facilitator?
Graphic Recorder
A graphic recorder is a silent partner in the room who provides a real-time visual recording of the conversation by creating murals that combine words and imagery. Our graphic recorders also partner with you as you design your meeting agenda to help inform the most effective use of the visual tools throughout the meeting.
Graphic Facilitator
A graphic facilitator's role includes agenda design, determining the best use of visual tools throughout your meeting, and ensuring you reach your stated objectives by keeping participants on track. Graphic facilitators are also responsible for making sure that meeting content is captured throughout (often facilitating and drawing at the same time). On occasion, our graphic facilitators will partner with a graphic recorder - the facilitator is the lead in running the meeting while the graphic recorder draws the presentation.
How are the graphic recording drawings created during the meeting?
We use large white rolls of poster bond paper in sheets that are approximately 4 feet tall by 8 feet long. We tape the paper to an unobstructed wall surface using artist's tape, which does not leave a residue behind and does not do any damage to wall surfaces whatsoever. If wall space is not available there are a few options to create the minimum of 4 foot x 8 foot flat, unobstructed surface needed. We only use water-based markers that do not bleed through the paper.
Easels support foamcore boarding so graphic recording can happen in rooms where the fixed walls are not an option.
Easels and foam core boards provide a simple alternative when the walls of the meeting room aren't suitable for graphic recording.
What graphic recoding supplies do I need to supply?
Crowley & Co. will supply all the materials we need. You will need to provide the meeting space, and approximately 8-16 feet of wall space (if possible). If wall space is not available we can work with you to identify options to create the minimum 4 foot x 8 foot space needed to make graphic recording a success.
