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SKETCHNOTING4 MIN READ

Visual Vocabulary Pocket Deck

Recall a small set of sketchnote marks and when to use them.

When should you use a clock mark? Think deadline, waiting, duration, or cadence. Use a clock when time changes the meaning of the note. Pair it with a short phrase such as "Friday handoff" or "30-day wait" so the visual cue stays precise. Common trap You hear an important but abstract phrase. I need an impressive icon for this idea. Your move Choose a simple mark that shows the idea's job: connect, block, move, compare, or group. Do not reward importance with detail. Reward it with hierarchy. This keeps the visual cue functional and prevents an overdrawn icon from stealing…

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