analogy – Henrik de Gyor

Ever try to explain a concept to someone by using analogies, metaphors or storytelling to get your point across?

There is an easier way. Imagine if you could simplify complex ideas visually. Fewer words, more images, and often, a faster understanding.

Enter the world of visual metaphors or creative visualizations. You may have seen these illustrations on LinkedIn or elsewhere online. At first glance, they appear to be comic strips. However, the reality is these are bite-size, visualized concepts that we can see, consume, and understand the gist of concept within seconds. These are so much faster than verbal or written explanations due to their clarity through visualization. Some look like cartoons or other art forms that tell a quick story about a concept or glimpse of an idea that sparks more thought.

Here are some of my favorite artists who create visual metaphors and some of their links:

Maria Luisa Engels

https://sketchnotes.marialuisaengels.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-luisa-engels/

Roberto Ferraro

https://www.robertoferraro.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferraroroberto

Pejman (PJ) Milani

https://idea-milanicreative.beehiiv.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pejmanmilani/

Janis Ozolins

ozo.art