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Live Illustration for Climate Events, Graphic Recording for Nature and the Environment
Helping people understand the science with illustrated visual summaries
Image courtesy of Laudato Si’ Movement
The climate emergency is heavy... but the way it’s presented doesn’t have to be
As David Attenborough said, “addressing the climate emergency is no longer just a scientific or technical problem, but a communications challenge.”
Knowing how hard it is to get people to actually read reports, or stay engaged in the science long enough to hear how to take action, I turn the words of researchers, campaigners and scientists into illustrated visual summaries that are not just easy to digest, but joyful.
I firmly believe that if we’re going to turn the tide and stand a chance at net zero, we need to go beyond engaging audiences, and spark hope and excitement for a greener future.
Illustrated visual summaries are a powerful tool in that strategy, and this belief is the core of everything I do.
I’ve watched an audience’s attention drift as a panel discusses the complexities of our current economic models, and seen it snap back when the information appears in illustrated form on a large screen.
I’ve also been in the room for keynotes where speakers spark mindset shifts, and captured the visual memento that guests hold onto for years to come.
If you:
Have a report and want to get more eyes on the key findings,
Are organising or speaking at a climate event and want to make sure your audience takes in (and actually remembers!) every word,
Facilitate workshops that drive climate awareness and action,
Lead a sustainability team whose work deserves to be recognised and validated…
Get in touch. Making climate science and action plans more engaging and memorable is my specialism.
Some climate organisations I’ve graphic recorded for
with more in the works
Climate Client Testimonials
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![Logo featuring a stylized dandelion with the text 'Project Dandelion' next to it.]()
Many people can draw or create graphics. Not everyone can be sensitive to a room, a good listener, able to discern. You have a gift for it.
Laura Cook, Senior Strategist with Project Dandelion
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![Logo with large P and the words 'Purpose Disruptors' to the right.]()
Ellie intuitively understood how to animate & weave together complex concepts in a way that felt accessible, beautiful and coherent. It was so useful in clarifying some of the major themes that came out of our day.
Ally Kingston, Creative Lead at Purpose Disruptors
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![Colorful illustrated infographic about global ethical stocktake, featuring quotes from officials, questions about values, environment, land, and sound. Includes diverse group of people, trees, and logos of environmental organizations.]()
A COP30 Global Ethical Stocktake
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![A colorful illustrated map featuring the Raising Hope Conference on October 1, with symbols of hope such as a globe, a book labeled Laudato Si', and various groups of people. It includes messages about climate change, the environment, and community action, with a portrait of Pope Leo XIV.]()
Raising Hope Climate Conference in Italy
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![Illustrated infographic discussing the future of advertising, reimagining a country and economy, with questions, quotes, and concepts like purpose, networks, governance, ownership, and finance.]()
Purpose Disruptors' Climate Action Summit, London
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![A colorful infographic discussing environmental and social topics, including reflections on history, ethical futures, climate change, and community resilience, featuring illustrations and various highlighted quotes.]()
Project Dandelion's Global Ethical Stocktake, London
What next?
I’d love to hear more about your event.
You can use the below scheduler to put a 15 minute intro call into our diaries.
I’ll ask you some questions, make some suggestions, and if you, like, work out a bespoke quote for your event. I’m also happy to make connections and learn more about what you do.
I look forward to meeting you.