By Noumier Tawilah, Visual Storyteller & Founder of Marker.ae
Today’s audiences expect more than just information—they seek experiences that engage, inspire, and connect. Yet many presentations still rely heavily on outdated slide decks filled with dense text and endless bullet points.
The truth is, traditional presentation formats no longer hold attention the way they once did. Studies show that when audiences are asked to read slides while also listening to a speaker, the brain struggles to process both inputs. Instead of absorbing the message, listeners experience confusion, distraction, and disengagement.
As a visual storyteller trained at the renowned St. Luc School of Arts in Belgium, I’ve spent my career exploring how illustration can elevate communication. Through my early work with international publishers, and now through Marker.ae in Dubai, I’ve seen firsthand how graphic recording and visual notes can turn complex discussions into powerful, lasting experiences.
A Smarter Way to Communicate: Graphic Recording and Visual Notes
At Marker.ae, we offer an alternative to static slides: live graphic recording and visual note-taking.
Instead of mirroring the speaker’s words with heavy on-screen text, we create hand-drawn illustrations in real time. These visuals complement the spoken content, helping audiences to stay engaged without cognitive overload.
Importantly, this method is backed by science. The brain processes words and images in separate areas, which means when audiences hear a message and see it visualized simultaneously, comprehension and retention improve dramatically.
Graphic recording allows complex ideas to become accessible, clear, and visually memorable.
Why Graphic Recording and Visual Notes Work
Whether you’re hosting a leadership summit in Dubai, a strategy session in Abu Dhabi, or a virtual conference across the MENA region, live illustration transforms the dynamic of the event.
Graphic recording and visual notes:
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✅ Boost Memory: Visuals enhance understanding and help embed key ideas into long-term memory.
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🎨 Keep Focus: Real-time drawings keep audiences interested, involved, and energized.
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💬 Simplify Complex Topics: Graphic metaphors and visual mapping make complicated ideas easy to grasp.
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🌍 Adapt to All Formats: Whether in-person, hybrid, or fully digital, visual storytelling brings your sessions to life.
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📈 Extend the Value: The finished illustrations can be reused for reports, internal communications, and social media campaigns.
From Comic Art to Corporate Storytelling
My journey started in the world of comic books and illustration, where I mastered the art of visual storytelling. Today, I apply that same narrative-driven approach to the corporate world through graphic recording and creative consulting.
At Marker.ae, we have the privilege of working with government entities, multinational corporations, and innovative startups across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider MENA region. Our work bridges the gap between complex business communication and creative visual engagement—helping teams understand, align, and take action.
When participants experience live graphic recording during an event, they are not just hearing information—they are seeing it unfold, making it easier to absorb, reflect on, and remember.
Why Choose Marker.ae for Your Next Event?
We believe that visual storytelling is the future of communication. Through our bilingual expertise in Arabic and English, our deep understanding of local and global cultures, and our signature artistic style, Marker helps businesses tell their stories in ways that words alone simply can’t achieve.
If you’re ready to move beyond static slides and engage your audience with the power of real-time visual storytelling, let’s create something extraordinary together.
📩 Email: hello@marker.ae
🌐 Website: www.marker.ae
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +971 58 131 2531
