Practitioner Process Talks - Ashanti Gardner

In this first of our new workshop series, Practitioner Process Talks, acclaimed visual scribe, Ashanti Gardner will give us an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at her creative process. Whether you're a visual practitioner, facilitator, educator, or just curious about the world of graphic recording, this session offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the field’s superstars.

Ashanti will walk us through her end-to-end workflow, beginning with how she meets with clients to understand their goals and message. From there, she’ll share how she prepares, develops layout frameworks, and selects colors and objects to guide the viewer’s eye. She’ll break down how she composes a chart—from synthesizing complex content to choosing the right mix of lettering styles and illustration techniques. Along the way, Ashanti will share tips for staying present and responsive in fast-paced, real-time sessions.

You’ll learn how to:

• Structure a chart with clarity and flow
• Choose palettes and lettering styles that elevate your message
• Use Adobe Fresco tools for digital scribing
• Balance preparation with flexibility in a live setting
• Translate client conversations into powerful visual frameworks

Whether you're new to digital scribing or ready to refine your technique, this webinar is packed with practical insights and creative inspiration to take your work to the next level. We hope to see you!

Ashanti Gardner is the founder of The Social Art Complex, formerly Visual Scribe at Work since 2019. Ashanti is a traveling visual practitioner and artist based in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area, and she holds certifications in KMI knowledge management, LUMA design thinking, and IDEO creative leadership. Ashanti is also a proud member of the International Forum of Visual Practitioners.

Connect with Ashanti at thesocialartcomplex.com
IG: @thesocialartcomplex

Practitioner Process Talks is an ongoing NOVA Scribes / IFVP Learning series where a visual practitioner walks us through their process from end-to-end for creating impactful visuals and experiences.

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NOVA Scribes has entered into a partnership with the IFVP: the International Forum of Visual Practitioners! This workshop is part of IFVP Learning.

This workshop will be recorded and posted on YouTube for anyone who cannot attend. You can find the YouTube link in the Comments section of this NOVA Scribes Meetup event once the workshop video has been uploaded to YouTube.

We’re not charging for this workshop, but we will be asking for donations! Donations cover the costs of hosting events on Meetup, to honorariums for new graphic recorders, and scholarships.

Please be sure you are registered on Meetup! If your Zoom name doesn’t match your name on Meetup, you will not be admitted. (We’ve had Zoom bombers.)