Comments on: VizThink: Can you learn to think visually? http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/ Exploring with Images Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:39:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: vizthink blog » Blog Archive » VisualsSpeak Exhibiting at VizThink ‘08 http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-152 vizthink blog » Blog Archive » VisualsSpeak Exhibiting at VizThink ‘08 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:38:03 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-152 [...] Discovering the Essence of Visuals Does it Have to be Attractive to be Effective Where Do You Start with Visuals? Can You Learn to Think Visually? [...] [...] Discovering the Essence of Visuals Does it Have to be Attractive to be Effective Where Do You Start with Visuals? Can You Learn to Think Visually? [...]

]]> By: vizthink blog » Blog Archive » Webinar #1 Recording Posted http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-148 vizthink blog » Blog Archive » Webinar #1 Recording Posted Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:34:35 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-148 [...] initial post Tony’s follow-up post Christine Martell’s series of posts (#1, #2, #3, and #4) VizThink: Getting started [...] [...] initial post Tony’s follow-up post Christine Martell’s series of posts (#1, #2, #3, and #4) VizThink: Getting started [...]

]]> By: John Caswell http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-143 John Caswell Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:54:31 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-143 Yes absolutely, one step at a time, the left brain legacy is indeed a powerful force, the inertia is palpable and the nervousness it promotes - a tangible reality. As Christine says we must all hold fast to the excitement, wonder and energy we can observe in those that witness it and then hope that that spreads like wildfire. My mission has become one of crafting a credible language with real and evidenced definition. Avoiding where possible the current language of things like graphic facilitation, or big pictures in favour of structure, rigor and proof. Not because I believe that that is the most powerful part but because it carries a larger proportion of the universe along long enough for them to witness the magic and power of the right brain with all its majesty and irrationality. Hey ho, fellow crusaders, have a great holiday season!... Yes absolutely, one step at a time, the left brain legacy is indeed a powerful force, the inertia is palpable and the nervousness it promotes – a tangible reality.

As Christine says we must all hold fast to the excitement, wonder and energy we can observe in those that witness it and then hope that that spreads like wildfire.

My mission has become one of crafting a credible language with real and evidenced definition. Avoiding where possible the current language of things like graphic facilitation, or big pictures in favour of structure, rigor and proof. Not because I believe that that is the most powerful part but because it carries a larger proportion of the universe along long enough for them to witness the magic and power of the right brain with all its majesty and irrationality.

Hey ho, fellow crusaders, have a great holiday season!…

]]> By: Tom Tiernan http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Tom Tiernan Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:26:35 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-146 John Creativity/innovation are becoming quite the buzz words in the business world. Still a ways to go as the business world, as a whole, still seems stuck in the idea of using left-brain tools and techniques to approach innovation. One step at a time. John

Creativity/innovation are becoming quite the buzz words in the business world. Still a ways to go as the business world, as a whole, still seems stuck in the idea of using left-brain tools and techniques to approach innovation. One step at a time.

]]> By: Christine Martell http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Christine Martell Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:12:48 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-147 John, At least now there is some recognition that it takes the whole range of thinking and skill to gain competitive edge in business. I recognize a weariness from those of us who have been trying to get the message across for a long time. I wonder if it is any easier for those who are coming out of school now? The magic in the work for me is to go into a group who has never been exposed to visual tools, and watching the excitement, energy, and engagement that spontaneously erupts. Each time one of us facilitates a process, all of us benefit by showing the value of including other ways of thinking and working to achieve business results. I think we are getting there, and I am heartened to connect with other fellow souls also. John,
At least now there is some recognition that it takes the whole range of thinking and skill to gain competitive edge in business. I recognize a weariness from those of us who have been trying to get the message across for a long time. I wonder if it is any easier for those who are coming out of school now?

The magic in the work for me is to go into a group who has never been exposed to visual tools, and watching the excitement, energy, and engagement that spontaneously erupts. Each time one of us facilitates a process, all of us benefit by showing the value of including other ways of thinking and working to achieve business results. I think we are getting there, and I am heartened to connect with other fellow souls also.

]]> By: John Caswell http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-150 John Caswell Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:59:54 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-150 Christine, yes you are spot on. It did take a long time and the process fraught with derision, skepticism and false dawns. I guess in my own evolution it sounds like it was different for me in one way. I was an art student who found it difficult to persuade the world that artists were valuable. It is seemingly becoming OK to talk about art/creativity again and in business it's almost possible to describe the process of using visuals and structure to solve problems without being shown the door. Business seems loathe to embrace it fully just now but we are certainly on the road in some meaningful way. It's really good to meet other souls on this journey and between us we may be able to make a small dent, maybe even a better designed dent in this needy universe... Christine, yes you are spot on.

It did take a long time and the process fraught with derision, skepticism and false dawns. I guess in my own evolution it sounds like it was different for me in one way. I was an art student who found it difficult to persuade the world that artists were valuable. It is seemingly becoming OK to talk about art/creativity again and in business it’s almost possible to describe the process of using visuals and structure to solve problems without being shown the door.

Business seems loathe to embrace it fully just now but we are certainly on the road in some meaningful way. It’s really good to meet other souls on this journey and between us we may be able to make a small dent, maybe even a better designed dent in this needy universe…

]]> By: Christine Martell http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Christine Martell Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:23:53 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-149 John, I agree with it being fundamentally the same now, but was it always that way for you? For me, it has been more of a process. When I was younger people kept telling me artists work often doesn't 'mature' until they are in their forties. I thought it was total garbage until I got into my forties and noticed my relationship with image making had indeed shifted. It was almost like I became an artist rather than doing art, it became who I am not what I do. John,
I agree with it being fundamentally the same now, but was it always that way for you? For me, it has been more of a process. When I was younger people kept telling me artists work often doesn’t ‘mature’ until they are in their forties. I thought it was total garbage until I got into my forties and noticed my relationship with image making had indeed shifted. It was almost like I became an artist rather than doing art, it became who I am not what I do.

]]> By: John Caswell http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-151 John Caswell Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:20:09 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-151 I agree that visual thinking and design are not the same thing in terms of the meaning we have built around it here, but I personally feel that fundamentally they kind of are. This is possibly a semantic issue but my point goes like this, and of course its a personal perspective. Design is basically the application of form and structure to random ideas and notions.This applies as much in architecture as it does to culture as it does to new technology and landscape gardening. Also, from my perspective, visual thinking does the same thing. I observe that by the application of visual skill to the process of thinking we are indeed designing new value and meaning, creating order where that was previously none. Well done on all of the effort to bring these topics to the fore. A critically important debate. Thanks I agree that visual thinking and design are not the same thing in terms of the meaning we have built around it here, but I personally feel that fundamentally they kind of are.

This is possibly a semantic issue but my point goes like this, and of course its a personal perspective. Design is basically the application of form and structure to random ideas and notions.This applies as much in architecture as it does to culture as it does to new technology and landscape gardening. Also, from my perspective, visual thinking does the same thing. I observe that by the application of visual skill to the process of thinking we are indeed designing new value and meaning, creating order where that was previously none.

Well done on all of the effort to bring these topics to the fore. A critically important debate. Thanks

]]> By: Christine Martell http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-/#comment-145 Christine Martell Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:01:11 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-145 Harold, Well you will be missed, but hopefully the conference wiki will capture nuggets of wisdom you can gather from where you are. What do you struggle with or wonder about in the visual world? What do you think would help you if you understood better? Let me know, it will help me select topics to write about. Harold,
Well you will be missed, but hopefully the conference wiki will capture nuggets of wisdom you can gather from where you are.

What do you struggle with or wonder about in the visual world? What do you think would help you if you understood better? Let me know, it will help me select topics to write about.

]]> By: Harold Jarche http://www.christinemartell.com/2007/12/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Harold Jarche Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:48:28 +0000 http://christinemartell.com/2007/12/09/vizthink-can-you-learn-to-think-visually/#comment-144 When I saw Tony's post I wanted to write something similar to what you've said (yes, visual thinking is more than just good graphics), but I'm not that well-versed on the subject. Thanks for picking up the conversation, as I figured you might. I look forward to your posts as I won't be able to make the conference, which looks quite interesting. When I saw Tony’s post I wanted to write something similar to what you’ve said (yes, visual thinking is more than just good graphics), but I’m not that well-versed on the subject. Thanks for picking up the conversation, as I figured you might. I look forward to your posts as I won’t be able to make the conference, which looks quite interesting.

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