Two participants have a conversation in front of visual notes by Alphachimp at The Resilient City conference in NYC.

drive innovation: Graphic Recording & Visual Note-Taking

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Discover Our Visual Services

Alphachimp LLC is a creative firm based in Houston, Texas. Working globally.

For over 25 years, Alphachimp has helped the world’s leading organizations and local community groups visualize their future.

Discover how visual facilitation can help you illuminate ideas and inspire others.

We specialize in a range of creative services, including:  workshop facilitationlive meeting illustration, illustration, visual note-taking, and explainer videos.

These bespoke services are designed to enhance creativity and accelerate problem-solving.

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workshop

Facilitation

A large room with large windows and participants in a creative workshop lead and designed by Alphachimp.

We design and lead workshops.

We utilize visual aids, including diagrams, charts, mind maps, and drawings, during meetings, workshops, or brainstorming sessions to enhance understanding, stimulate creativity, and facilitate problem-solving. This is a holistic approach to turning every participant into an active, engaged creator.

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Visual

note-taking

Peter Durand, founder of Alphachimp LLC, is wearing a cap and glasses. He is using graphic recording to create visual notes on a large board with illustrations and text related to AI at a conference.

We document live discussions and presentations.

Also known as “visual notes” or “scribing,” graphic recording involves creating visual summaries of meetings, presentations, or discussions in large-scale illustrations or digital images. This service is perfect for online and in-person workshops and conferences.

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Explainer

Videos

Doodles in Motion™ is our explainer video service.

Sometimes, you need a video or animation to explain a tricky concept and make your story come to life — especially in this “video-first” media landscape.

Connect your story to your audience.

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Think Visual Monthly meetup hosted by Alphachimp

Think Visual Monthly Meetups are FREE monthly in-person events for professionals in any industry looking to expand their visual communication toolkit and be inspired by meaningful stories about the power of creativity and visual storytelling.

 

Hosted by: Impact Hub Houston

DATE: First Friday of the month
TIME: 10:30 am – 12 pm
LOCATION: The Ion at 4201 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002

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Sketchnotes

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About the Artist

Peter Durand, a leader in graphic recording and visual note-taking, with a beard and wearing a black baseball cap, black vest and glasses. He is in a studio. Behind him is a computer monitor and a paingting of a monkey wearing a red jacket.

Peter Durand | Facilitator & Graphic Recorder

Often mistaken for Hollywood actor Seth Rogan’s stunt double, Peter is an artist, educator, facilitator, and graphic recorder based in Houston, Texas.

He has worked extensively with corporations, nonprofits, universities, researchers, and healthcare organizations to capture and communicate complex ideas and processes.

Peter is also an adjunct professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, teaching presentation design and visual storytelling in the Master of Science in Law Program.

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Feel free to drop us a line and let us know how we can help you understand complex situations and make better decisions.

Each project is a little different. We work with our clients and partners to craft something that fits their business needs or social goals. 

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