2020
This initiative begun in 2020 with the goal of providing expanding access to the power of visual communication.
$120,000
We've donated over $120,000 worth of our visual communication services through this initiative.
37+
Over 37 amazing beneficiaries have participated in this program. Learn more about some of them here.
Free workshop
Visual Note-Taking Basics
We want to help people of color and marginalized communities explore their creativity and learn visual communication with as few barriers to entry as possible. Learn the fundamentals of visual note-taking in this free pre-recorded workshop.
Free LIVE and oFFLINE SERVICES
Virtual Visual Notes
About Donovan
Donovan joined the Ink Factory team in the summer of 2022. Their laughter, hugs, and passion will always be missed by our team. Here’s how they described themselves:
It's hard for Donovan to point out only a few fun facts after living different lives as a college radio station manager, a two-time Tough Mudder, singing for Maya Angelou in the fourth grade, becoming CofC's Homecoming King in 2017, and his first concert experience being Prince.
When he's not fascinated by aliens, plants, or cult films of the '90s, you might find Donovan singing, performing, or DJ'ing at your local dive bar as Don Crescendo.
Who's Eligible?
Organizations owned by people of color or nonprofits that fight for racial justice are eligible for up to one full day of visual note-taking based on availability.
We are currently only offering virtual visual note-taking services for virtual events like webinars, meetings, remote conferences, and so on as part of this program.
This offering does not extend to our illustration, video, or workshop services
How it Works
An artist connects to your virtual event 30 minutes prior to the start of the first session, and you’ll be able to stream their notes as they are drawn live (or, you can share the visual notes after the event as a recap).
Free services are subject to availability. If we don’t have availability on the day of your event, we would love to talk about what future events we can support. The more lead time you can give us, the more likely it is that we’ll be able to support your event.
Sign up for your next event
For businesses owned by people of color and racial justice-focused nonprofits. Please fill out the following form to sign up for free visual notes. After we receive your message, we’ll email you and start the process of supporting your event. Our hours are 9 am-5 pm CST Monday-Thursday, and closed on Fridays.