Sketchnote Lessons: Adding Emphasis

Posted on September 26th, 2013 by Sacha Chua
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This entry is part 3 of 11 in the series Sketchnote Lessons

If you emphasize parts of your sketches, you make it easier to review and “read.”

Color, weight, spacing, contrast, underline, depth, highlighter, size, all caps, lettering, reverse, layout, boxes, banners, arrows, icons, stick figures, and other drawings… Have fun!

Like this? Check out the other sketchnote lessons and learn more. Feel free to suggest topics, ask questions, or share your own tips!

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