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Sketchnoting Then & Now: From Cave Walls to Instagram Feed ✍️

Hey everyone! 👋 Ever think about how humans have communicated visually throughout history? It's mind-blowing! 🤯 As a sketchnoter, I'm fascinated by the evolution of visual communication. So, let's take a little trip down memory lane, shall we? 🕰️


THEN: Imagine our ancestors chilling in a cave, sketching bison on the walls. Talk about a prehistoric mood board! 🎨 These cave drawings weren't just doodles; they were a way to tell stories, share knowledge, and connect with each other. Think of it as the OG sketchnoting! No fancy iPads, just a burning desire to communicate. 🔥 They were basically the first visual storytellers!


NOW: Fast forward a few millennia, and we're still using visuals to communicate! Instead of charcoal, we've got iPads, Apple Pencils, Procreate, pen and paper and a whole universe of digital tools. Sketchnoting has evolved from cave walls to Instagram walls, and I'm here for it! 🙌 We use visuals to share ideas, market our businesses, and even just document our daily lives. It's incredible how something as simple as a doodle can connect us across time and space. 🚀


The Connection: While the tools have changed, the core principle remains the same: visuals are powerful. They transcend language barriers, capture attention, and make information more engaging. Just like our cave-dwelling ancestors, we use sketchnoting to make sense of the world around us and share our unique perspectives. It's a beautiful thread that connects us to the past and inspires us to create the future. ✨


So, next time you pick up a pen (or stylus!), remember the looooooong history of visual communication. You're part of a tradition that stretches back tens of thousands of years. Pretty cool, right? 😎


 
 
 

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