Live Illustration for Conferences and Events

Engage audiences. Capture key moments. Create lasting impact.

The final graphic recording by illustrator Hannah Robinson for Helping Hands Cumbria's conference

Live illustration offers a fresh, creative way to enhance professional events. From high-profile conferences to intimate panel discussions, I provide real-time visual storytelling that helps ideas land and memories last. Audiences love watching speakers’ words come to life!

Artist and illustrator Hannah Robinson live illustrating at a conference on volunteering

What is live illustration or graphic recording?

Live illustration is a visual service where an illustrator creates drawings in real time during a live event. These illustrations capture key points from talks, panel discussions, or presentations — helping to summarise ideas, highlight insights, and engage attendees. It adds a dynamic, creative element to corporate events, and the visuals can be shared immediately or used in follow-up materials. Live illustration can also be referred to as graphic recording, live scribing or visual notetaking.


Are you searching for unique corporate event ideas?


If you are searching for interactive conference experiences or delegate engagement inspiration, look no further! From museum conferences to tech industry summits, live illustration is the creative and visually engaging way to record critical moments and provide key takeaways from your event, providing a physical focal point for people to gather and review the day. This service enhances audience retention and creates lasting, shareable content from the event.

Can you illustrate my event, conference or meeting?

  • Product launches and brand activations

  • Trade shows and industry expos

  • Team-building events

  • Internal communications events

Live illustration is a highly adaptable service that adds value to a wide range of corporate events. It works particularly well in dynamic settings where ideas, conversations, or brand messaging are central. Here are some types of corporate events where live illustration is especially effective:

  • Business conferences and summits

  • Corporate training sessions, workshops and breakout rooms

  • Strategy meetings and away days

  • Panel discussions and networking days

  • Innovation forums and digital transformation days

Live Illustration in the north west of England and beyond

I’m Hannah Robinson, an illustrator based in Lancashire near the Cumbria border, ideally placed for events in Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, and across the North West. However, I am happy to travel across the UK and internationally for live illustration projects. I can offer:

Each illustration is created on-site using pen and paint or digital tools, depending on your needs. To check availability, get a quote, or talk through what’s possible, please get in touch today.

  • Conference keynotes and talks – Visually summarised with illustrated notes, speaker portraits, or sketchnotes.

  • Panel discussions and Q&As – Live captured highlights for instant post-event sharing.

  • Networking or brand activations – Engaging visual content to elevate your event presence. I can also adhere to your brand colours and guidelines.