Distinguish useful visual cues from overdrawn icons that distract from the sketchnote's message.
One drawing is doing too much visual work for too little meaning. Find the mark that violates useful dual coding by pulling attention away from the main idea. The overly detailed object drawing in the corner Correct. The detail makes it visually dominant even if it only represents a small example. Simplify it or shrink it. The larger central container holding the main idea The main container deserves weight. It supports hierarchy by making the central idea findable. A simple arrow connecting two grouped ideas A simple arrow is usually a good relationship cue. It is not stealing attention from…
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