Graphic Facilitation

We facilitate workshops using the principles of collaborative design, brain-based learning, and visual engagement.

A visual facilitation workshop in Nashville. People of all ages using colorful collages and a tower of foam core to share stories and insights.

What is Graphic Facilitation?

Graphic Facilitation — also known as “Visual Facilitation” — integrates graphic recording, design thinking, and collaborative design principles to enhance communication and problem-solving.

By translating complex ideas into visual formats, we help teams grasp concepts quickly and engage more deeply.

Our Proven Methodology

We co-design workshops that are interactive, engaging, and tailored to your team's needs. Our collaborative design approach fosters creativity, clarity, and actionable outcomes.

We draw upon over 25 years of experience with the MG Taylor DesignShop Method, which is used by hundreds of practitioners across the global Value Web Network and large consultancy practices, including PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, and the World Economic Forum.

A visual facilitation workshop at The Wond'ry, Vanderbilt University's Innovation Center in Nashville.

Workshop Formats & Customization

From strategy sessions to innovation labs, we ensure each workshop aligns with your objectives.

Whether you're looking for in-person or virtual sessions, we offer flexible workshop formats that can be customized to address your specific challenges.

Workshop participants actively create and capture key ideas, concepts, and discussions in real-time.

They may use graphic recording, whiteboards, flip charts, digital tablets, explainer videos, or interactive software to represent the conversation visually as it unfolds.

The Benefits of Visual Facilitation

  • Active learning and co-creation

  • Enabling participants to grasp complex concepts more quickly

  • Collaborative design process for more robust solutions

  • Encouraging participation and engagement

  • Fostering creativity

  • Promoting a shared understanding among team members

Ready to Transform Your Team?

A group of Community Health Worker educators and trainers at a visual facilitation workshop in Houston.

FAQs about our workshops

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  • There is really only one kind of workshop we are interested in: A hands-on, collaborative design workshop that includes everyone on the room. No “sit-n-get“ presentations and endless parade of panel discussions.

    If you work with us, people are going to think, feel, and make things together.

  • We have designed and delivered workshops across so many domains and disciplines.

    Our “sweet spot“ — and deepest experience — is at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and social impact.

  • Yes.

    We are not consultants, researchers, or implementation experts.

    Instead, we are experts in the collaborative design process.

    This is the science and practice of enabling teams to work together quickly and creatively.

    We work in a vast network of practitioners who have deep knowledge and experience in different disciplines, from brain surgery to rocket science.

    (Seriously!)

  • Well, it starts with a design conversation.

    Together, we design the process and workshop which is focused on the end goal.

    That sounds simplistic.

    But how many workshops have you attended which felt more like a string of presentations and things that happened, but didn’t feel like there was anything tangible at the end?

    For us, the design and facilitation process begins with the first conversation and ends with a final deliverable that matters.

Client Success Stories

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I’ve given hundreds of presentations in my career and have never heard of many of the concepts that Professor Durand brought to this course.

I took a complete book of visual notes during our short time together. So many valuable teachings and perspectives.

I can’t thank the [Curriculum Development Team] for finding this unicorn and asking him to share his brilliant mind with us!

Master of Science in Law Graduate Student | Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago

Three people engaged in a discussion in a classroom with wooden chairs and large windows. The woman on the left, wearing glasses and a maroon shirt, is holding a sheet of paper with sketches and notes. The man in the middle, wearing a beanie and olive-green sweater, is holding a paper. The woman on the right, with long dark hair, is listening attentively.

Your visual skills are absolutely fabulous. More than that, I want people to see the value beyond the beautiful drawings.

The way you capture the essence of a message, decide what to keep, where to place it, and the impact it leaves on people—it is powerful!

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Amélie (Ayaka) Uriu | Human-Centered Design Leader & Innovation Consultant in
Houston, Texas

A diverse group of seven adults sitting around a rectangular table in a conference room, engaged in collaborative work with sticky notes, papers, and markers; some are writing, others are looking at charts or talking.

Professor Durand provided so many examples, multiple thought-provoking videos, and countless free online resources in our short 8 hours together.

A very well-designed course, clearly he put a ton of thought into carefully selecting the content and flow for this!

Master of Science in Law Graduate Student at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in Chicago

A presentation slide titled 'How do we make mental healthcare more accessible?' displayed on a screen at the Texas State Translational Health Research Center. The slide contains colorful handwritten-style words and phrases related to mental health and healthcare. Two speakers, a woman and a man, are seated at a table on the stage beneath the slide, with banners that read 'Health Scholar Showcase' and 'Texas State Transnational Health Research Center' behind them.
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So glad to see you work your magic LIVE at the Texas State University Translational Health Research Center.

It is amazing how you were able to synthesize all the ideas from my presentation into one cohesive graphic.

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Prof. Daniel Knoepflmacher
Vice Chair of Education & Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell | New York City

A man in a maroon polo shirt and blue jeans standing in front of a whiteboard filled with colorful handwritten notes, diagrams, and illustrations related to a personal journey and tips for confidence, networking, and helping others.

Thanks again for your class on visual note-taking. It was a great way to step away from my daily job, recharge, and come back with a (better) mentality!

After the workshop, I took visual notes for a couple of our weekly staff meetings. But significant changes are coming, which will allow me to scribe more!

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Robbie Ulrich
Creative Services Manager at Saint Francis Health System in Oklahoma City

A woman smiling and holding a piece of paper with drawings and writing on it. She is standing in a room with a wall decorated with various sketches and notes taped on the wall. A person points at the paper with their finger, and the woman is holding a phone in her other hand.

Peter equips our team to provide continuous support to our leaders as they implement the actions identified through the design sessions he facilitated.

I have worked with Peter for over 10 years and highly recommend his services to others. He is kind, an encourager, and one of the easiest people to work with. He delivers meaningful results!

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Kristy Sinkfield
Former Director of the Office of Strategy & Innovation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Peter is the guy you keep coming back to for decades!

He's brilliant, warm, clear, collaborative, creative, and deeply committed to purpose. I couldn't recommend him more highly.
He has consistently delivered outstanding results for us in our work together. I have recommended him to many people, and they consistently report back the same. What I like the most is that he helps me and my organization sort our stuff and then bring it to life.

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Lisa Witter | Chief Executive Officer at Apolitical Foundation & Co-Founder, Apolitical in Berlin, Germany