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 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
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
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.
Closure: The Unsung Hero of Visual Thinking
It is more than just rounding off; it is a psychological experience where the brain concludes what remains hanging in the balance.
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.
Error: The Key To New Pathways And Understanding
When we design, whether that be a piece of graphic design, a software integration or a whiteboard animation, we should strive to minimise errors and make them easy to correct.
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.
How Advance Organisers Can Help You Make Sense Of The World
Bridge the knowledge gap by exploring the role of advanced organisers in visual thinking and comms.
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.
How To Get The Most From Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a powerful tool for visual thinking that can transform the way you organise information, brainstorm ideas, and enhance creativity.
What Is Visual Thinking?
Visual thinking is at the heart of whiteboard animation. It helps us to make information engaging, entertaining and memorable - but how does it work?
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’.
The BLT Episode 01: Liquid Thinkers - Calling time on Party-gators
The BLT combines our passion for visual thinking, the week’s news and our creative team to create a delicious visual treat for your feed every week!