In this episode of the podcast, hear from Debbie Baff, a PhD Student in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning. Debbie has found sketchnotes have been instrumental in her academic work. Hear how mind mapping connects to sketchnotes for her and how she uses sketchnotes to better understand complex ideas.SPONSORED BYThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Neuland, the innovative maker of visual thinking tools. Every Neuland product is designed with passion to be durable and sustainable.Check out their newly redesigned Neuland FineOne® line of water-based, refillable markers:The rich, black, permanent Outliner in bullet and brush optionsThe crisp, fine lines and rich colors of the Sketch lineThe flowing, variable brushes and colors of the Art lineSave 15% with code neuland@sketchnotearmy-2021 at Neuland.com until May 30th, 2021RUNNING ORDERIntro: Who is Debbie?Debbie’s origin story and path into sketchnotingMind-mapping influences and connections to sketchnotingTwo educational paths: art path and idea path?Development of thinking and styleHow Debbie integrates sketchnotes into her PhD workHeuristic Inquiry + sketchnotesNick Sousanis and visual PhD work’What is Debbie excited about?ToolsTipsOutroLINKSAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Debbie’s WebsiteDebbie on TwitterDebbie Baff’s Sketchnotes PadletBook: How to Use Your Head by Tony BuzanBrian Mathers’ Open Visual ThinkeryUsing Sketchnotes in PhD Research and Academic PracticeNick SousanisBook: Unflattening by Nick SousanisNick’s Comic Studies Minor at San Francisco State UniversityInterview with Nick Sousanis on Sketchnote Army PodcastEleanor BeerSketchnote Army Podcast on Self-CareTOOLSAmazon affiliate links below support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.PadletMoleskine Hard Cover Art SketchbookSakura Pigma Micron FinelinerTombow Dual Brush Grayscale 6-Pack SetTombow Dual Brush Pink MarkeriPad Pro 12.9”Apple PencilPaper by WeTransferGoodnotesProcreateTIPSUse sticky notes to capture ideas before committingTake a photo of the powerpoint for referenceGo for it! Your sketchnote might encourage othersBuild your own icon libraryCREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.SUPPORT THE PODCASTTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!