Can I come work at Bord&Stift?
Possibly, we’re always looking for new writing, drawing and editing talent. Contact us it you have one or more of these skills by sending an email to [email protected] to introduce yourself. For us it’s really important that you mesh well with the rest of us Bord&Stifters, and can work in our horizontal system. Take a […]
Why did you start running drawing workshops at Bord&Stift?
We didn’t really come up with the idea ourselves, but there was a lto of demand from the companies we worked with! Now we sometimes combine drawing workshops with live illustration and making a video, so that the employees of a company are really involved in the whole process. We love to have fun and […]
How does it work practically once a workshop is booked?
The illustrator can bring the materials themselves, or you can arrange that. It can be fun if everyone gets a set of markers and a notebook to keep after the session to they can keep using their visual skills. Notebooks branded with your company logo are often a nice touch. It’s a good idea to […]
Why should I do a drawing workshop with Bord&Stift?
Visual communication is increasingly important. Instead of endless discussions, it’s better to experience an idea and get started on it straight away. We ensure people develop their self-confidence when it comes to using signs and small illustrations in their work, as well as teaching people how to think visually. Because our workshops are all practical, […]
What does a Bord&Stift drawing workshop look like?
We ensure that people get to know how to use their drawing skills during work in a low-key way. We focus on getting everyone to draw a lot during the workshop. We start with simple assignments and progress to a more complicated one. There’s always room for feedback or a particular direction.
Why did Bord&Stift start offering live illustrating?
We believe we can really add value this way: to show things more clearly, give an overview during a conference of event and add some much need fun and playfulness! Live illustrating offers us a different challenge from making films. When you’re making a film you always have time to think about things, but with […]
How does it work practically once the illustrator is hired?
The illustrator can bring their own materials, or you can arrange this. There are various possibilities: the illustrator can make a summary on one large canvas, or make lots of separate drawings on small sheets. Depending on what you want and what suits you, we’ll try to arrange it! During Corona, the live drawing sessions […]
How does hiring a live illustrator work?
First, use our tool to choose the date and time you would like to hire a live illustrator. We will then check whether we have an illustrator available at that time and we will get in contact with you. The live illustartor will then contact you to discuss in advance what you want, in order […]
At what kind of meetings or events does a live illustrator work best?
A live illustrator adds a lot of value at events which are unusual or not a weekly occurrence. So if you’re organizing a brainstorm or a day of team reflection then having a live illustrator is a great idea. It’s also fun at conferences or events. While a speaker is speaking, the illustrator makes a […]
What does a live illustrator do?
A live illustrator is a fast-drawing artist, able to capture information in images very quickly. A live illustrator is also a kind of note-taker 2.0. Instead of summarizing what’s discussed during a conference or event, we summarize it in images. This makes ideas immediately clear and accessible to everyone at a glance.
