Can Live Illustration Capture Past Events? Yes! Here’s How

A question I’m often asked is:

"My meeting or event has already taken place—can you still create visuals?"

The answer is YES!

Live illustration isn’t just for in-the-moment sketching; it’s a powerful tool for distilling key insights, whether from a past event, a team workshop, or strategic planning sessions.

Why Capture Past Events Visually?

When an event is over and the dust settles, discussions and insights often fade into lengthy reports, forgotten notes or scattered action points. Visual storytelling helps keep those ideas alive, making them more engaging, shareable and actionable.

For corporate teams, a post-event illustration serves as a visual anchor, summarising key themes and decisions in a way that is instantly digestible. For businesses planning their next steps, it provides a strategic snapshot - a way to revisit and refine ideas without wading through pages of text.

How It Works

Even if I wasn’t there in real-time, I can still create meaningful illustrations based on:

🎤 Audio or Video Recordings – If there’s a clear recording of presentations or discussions, I can translate them into engaging visuals.

📝 Meeting Notes & Minutes – Structured notes, speaker transcripts or even bullet-point summaries give me enough detail to bring ideas to life.

💬 Key Themes & Takeaways – If you already know the big ideas or action points you want to emphasise, I can design a visual representation that aligns with your goals.

A Lasting Impact

Live illustration isn’t just about creating a beautiful drawing, it’s about making information more accessible and memorable. Whether used in internal communications, presentations, reports, or social media - illustrated summaries extend the life of your event and ensure that key insights don’t get lost. You put on a brilliant event, why not create a visual summary and make it unforgettable!?

If you have a past event, workshop, or strategic session that could benefit from a visual refresh, let’s chat!