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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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.
AVT person holding pen, standing inside a thinking puddle blob
July 18, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 15 July 18, 2025 - The Blob - allows your thoughts room to grow organically
Drawing of AVT superhero juggling triangles on a stage labeled
By Sheri Kennedy July 3, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 14 July 4, 2025 - The Triangle - a small shape that brings sharp focus.
What, So What, Now What, Wow framework
By Deborah DeLue June 20, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 13 June 20, 2025 - Shape Shift - The Square - When you need structure, think inside the box.
Drawing of the life cycle of a turtle
By Sheri Kennedy June 6, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6, No 12 - June 6, 2025 - See how a simple circle expands the possibilities.
By Deborah DeLue May 23, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 11 - May 23, 2025 - Connecting the Dots: Big Ideas from Simple Marks
A drawing of an inflatable LuminAID lantern charging a cell phone
By Sheri Kennedy May 9, 2025
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 6 No. 10 - How women in tech and visual thinking light the way for human-centered solutions.
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