The Art of
Applied Visual Thinking


The official newsletter of Applied Visual Thinking SUPERHEROES.


We envision a world where Visual Thinking becomes first nature to everyone. We believe Visual Thinking helps people close gaps, avoid obstacles, build bridges and create change


Applied Visual Thinking makes learning to apply visual thinking skills fast, easy, and fun . In this blog, you will find a treasure trove of tips and tools you can use TODAY in your life and work. Be the first to hear about upcoming classes and get a sneak peek into AVT courses and methodology, free templates and success stories. Close gaps, avoid obstacles, build bridges, create change .

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Person wearing 2026 goggles
December 5, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 25 - Choose your 2026 lens. Part 1 of 2
a sketch of a person with sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems diagrammed
By Sheri Kennedy November 22, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 24 November 21, 2025 – Breaking the Negativity Loop - picture and do.
November 7, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 23 Nov 7, 2025 – Discipline isn't the opposite of self-care. It IS Self Care!
The Sweet Spot
By Sheri Kennedy October 24, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 22 Oct 24, 2025 – The Sweet Spot - Finding Your decision-making Sweet Spot - visually.
Hand with ace up their sleeve
By Deborah DeLue October 10, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 21 Oct 10, 2025 - Another Ace in the Hole
A drawing of a measuring cup. Measured sections include Too Little, Enough and Too Much.
By Sheri Kennedy September 26, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 20 September 26, 2025 – The Just-Right Visual: Not too much, not too little at the right time and context.
Diagram of a map diagram with circle, square, triangle, arrow, blog, flag and compass shapes.
September 12, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 19 September 12, 2025 – The Map - Your shape shift visual toolkit on a single page.
drawing of a compass
By Sheri Kennedy August 29, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 18 August 29, 2025 – The Compass – a simple shape for long-range clarity.
Brainstorming map with a red flag highlighting the big idea
By Deborah DeLue August 27, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 17 August 15, 2025 – The Flag – a small shape that makes a big statement.
Start with a circle. Inside it, write a current challenge you’re facing—big or small.
Now, draw thre
By Sheri Kennedy August 1, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 16 August 1, 2025 - The Arrow - a small shape that makes a big point.
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