ABOUT VizThink
What is VizThink?
VizThink is intended to be a vehicle for the community to meet, learn and discuss the ideas around the notion of Visual Thinking. Ideally this type of session will give people the tools they need to express themselves in new ways regardless of artistic ability.
What is Visual Thinking?
Visual Thinking encompasses a variety of techniques, approaches and disciplines including, but not limited to Visual Thinking, Concept Mapping, Mind Mapping, Illustration, Information Design etc. etc.
At the end of the day the idea is to either solve problems or convey thoughts, processes and concepts in a visual form. Now, before you tune out saying "I can't draw" / "I'm not an artist", take a deep breath and I'll let you in on a little secret - Visual Thinking isn't only for artists, in fact many of the concepts and iterations require nothing more than boxes and lines or stick people.
Sure, only a select (& lucky) few capable of spitting out illustrations like the guys at XPLANE, but at the end of the day visual thinking has far more uses than simply creating brilliant illustrations of business processes - it's also important to consider that illustrations such as XPLANE's are the PRODUCT of visual thinking, not the PROCESS.
ANYONE can be equipped with the tools to think Visually and apply them to their work.
Upcoming VizTHINKs
VizThink5 Vizionary! (Toronto)
A laid-back evening in the form of a DIY Pictionary-style "tournament" called "Vizionary!".
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2007 Time: 7:00pm Location: Bell Trinity Square - South Tower: 483 Bay St., Ground Floor
Please come to the South West Corner entrance to the building!
If you're lost or need to be let into the building give Dan (our host for the evening) a call @ 416.919.3958.
If reg hits 50 please add your name to the waiting list - capacity is set at that point as I can guarantee a spot for that many.
About VizThink5
VizThink5 is really designed as a fun evening to get everyone back together in the post-summer slow-down and get our creative juices flowing. Exact format will depend on how many folks we get out but we'll be creating our own words.
There's a location in mind/99% confirmed, I'm just waiting on details but I think it'll be a great space for this kind of event. If people want to chip a few $ in on the night we can order in some pizza etc.
It'd be fun if we could also get some "sponsors" to kick in some prizes for the ultimate winners. If you, or someone you know, can help out drop me an email at rcoleman (at) clay-tablet (dot) com.
It is not expected or assumed you've attended any previous VizThink - all are welcome, and the previous attendees are a good crowd ready to help out if you have questions.
