visual storytelling

The Golden Ratio: Where Art Meets Precision and Nature Reveals Its Blueprint

The Golden Ratio: Where Art Meets Precision and Nature Reveals Its Blueprint

This peculiar proportion, approximately 1.618, has been lurking in the shadows of human creativity for millennia, like a mathematical James Bond, seducing architects, artists, and designers with its promise of perfection.

Anthropomorphism: Why Do We Give Feelings To Machines?

Anthropomorphism: Why Do We Give Feelings To Machines?

Why do we see faces in clouds, cars with expressions, or even attribute human emotions to our household appliances (admit it, your Henry Hoover has feelings)? The answer lies in the ancient concept of anthropomorphism—a principle as old as humanity itself, born from our inherent need to understand and relate to the world around us by projecting our own characteristics onto it.

Hick's Law: The Overwhelming Choice of Dilemma

Hick's Law: The Overwhelming Choice of Dilemma

Picture this: You walk into a diner with a menu the size of a small novel. You’re hungry, but now you’re stuck—overwhelmed by choice, paralysed by indecision. Welcome to Hick’s Law in action, a psychological principle that’s been quietly dictating human behaviour since the 1950s...

The Scaling Fallacy: A Tricky Little Concept

The Scaling Fallacy: A Tricky Little Concept

Understanding the Scaling Fallacy isn't just for philosophers or over-caffeinated academics. It's vital for anyone who wants to make an impact with their ideas, especially in creative fields where size does not always equate to success.

Performance Load: The Art of Less

Performance Load: The Art of Less

Performance Load teaches us that less truly is more. Visual thinking is about distilling complexity into clarity, turning a tangled web of ideas into a neat, navigable roadmap.

Constraint: Creativity's Secret Weapon

Constraint: Creativity's Secret Weapon

Ever heard of the phrase, ‘necessity is the mother of invention’? Turns out, constraint is its often-overlooked sibling—perhaps the unsung hero of creativity.

Signal to Noise: Navigating the Creative Cosmos

Signal to Noise: Navigating the Creative Cosmos

In the chaotic symphony of modern life, where every ping and notification competes for our limited attention, the concept of ‘signal to noise’ has never been more relevant. But before it became the buzzword of the digital age, it had its origins in the dry and dusty world of early telecommunications.

Archetypes: The Blueprints of Our Minds and Why We Should Care

Archetypes: The Blueprints of Our Minds and Why We Should Care

Have you ever wondered why certain stories just hit us in a different way? Chances are, you're in the grasp of something archetypal; those universal, almost sneaky patterns of theme and form that are hardwired into our very being.

Unlocking The Potential Of Failure

Unlocking The Potential Of Failure

Today, I want to explore a theme that is as ancient as it is perpetually relevant, failure. It’s a concept that shapes our very DNA, prompting where we go, helping us grow in our personal and our professional lives.

Visual Metaphors: The Powerful Tool At The Heart Of Visual Thinking

Visual Metaphors: The Powerful Tool At The Heart Of Visual Thinking

This week's theme is a topic that is close to my heart: visual metaphors. Visual metaphors are at the core of visual thinking, and I'm excited to investigate them with you in this issue.

The Art of Persuasion: How To Make Impactful Explainer Videos

The Art of Persuasion: How To Make Impactful Explainer Videos

Marketing explainer videos capture the attention of viewers and drive audience engagement. They make your message meaningful and memorable!

The Art of Visual Storytelling: A Data-Driven Exploration

The Art of Visual Storytelling: A Data-Driven Exploration

Once upon a time, in a world brimming with words and numbers, there emerged a powerful form of communication that transcended the boundaries of language - visual storytelling. Our story begins in the heart of a bustling city, where images and visuals narrate tales more compelling than words ever could.

A Future For Us All: The Easter Eggs

A Future For Us All: The Easter Eggs

In this blog, Andrew and Dan take us through some of their most meaningful and memorable moments during the making of Sir Ken Robinson’s ‘A Future For Us All’.

12 Years Of Whiteboard Animation

12 Years Of Whiteboard Animation

In this blog, Andrew reflects on the origins of whiteboard animation, the RSA Animates and the journey that led to the creation of this new series, Talk To The Hand.

What Are The Key Components Of Visual Storytelling?

What Are The Key Components Of Visual Storytelling?

Visual storytelling is a powerful tool, but it requires some key components. This blog looks into these and the way visual storytelling can help you transform your message into rich and engaging visuals.

Visual Storytelling: What Is It? Why Is It Important?

Visual Storytelling: What Is It? Why Is It Important?

From complex ideas and important information to heartfelt and powerful messages, visual storytelling is able to connect with us at a deep level and explain key points in ways that engage and stay with us.