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World Sketchnote Day

Get ready to unleash your creativity on World Sketchnote Day! Join in the global celebration of visual note-taking and discover a new way to express yourself.

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January 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJanuary 11

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYHobbies

SUBCATEGORYArts & Crafts

INTRO

Introduction

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Get your pens and markers ready, because January 11 marks World Sketchnote Day! This day celebrates the art of sketchnoting – a visual note-taking method that combines words and images to capture ideas and concepts in a creative and engaging way. The concept was first introduced by designer Mike Rohde in 2008, and has since gained a dedicated following around the world. Whether you're an avid sketchnoter or new to the practice, World Sketchnote Day is the perfect opportunity to hone your skills and share your love for this unique form of expression. So let's get drawing!

TIMELINE

World Sketchnote Day Timeline

Birth of the Sketchnote

Designer Mike Rohde invents the concept of "sketchnotes," a visual method to record ideas as doodles and text.

First Sketchnote Handbook

Mike Rohde publishes "The Sketchnote Handbook," providing guidance on the methodology and techniques of sketchnoting.

Inception of Sketchnote Day

The Sketchnote Community declares January 11 as World Sketchnote Day to celebrate the power of visual thinking.

Sketchnote Recognition Grows

The Sketchnote Army, a website dedicated to promoting sketchnoting, observes increased global participation on World Sketchnote Day.

Sketchnote For Education

Educational institutions introduce sketchnoting as a learning tool, promoting visual note-taking to enhance retention and creativity among students.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate World Sketchnote Day

Sketch a meaningful quote

Celebrate World Sketchnote Day by creating a sketchnote of your favorite inspiring quote. Use different fonts, colors, and doodles to make it visually appealing.

ATTEND

Attend a virtual sketchnoting workshop

Many organizations and individuals offer virtual workshops on sketchnoting. Take advantage of this and join one to learn new techniques and meet other sketchnoters around the world.

Share your sketchnotes on social media

Spread the love for sketchnotes by sharing your own creations on social media using the hashtag #WorldSketchnoteDay. This will inspire others to try their hand at sketchnoting and create a community of sketchnoters.

HOST

Host a sketchnoting challenge

Challenge your friends or colleagues to a sketchnoting competition. Pick a topic and see who can create the most creative and informative sketchnote within a time limit.

CREATE

Create a sketchnote scavenger hunt

Hide sketchnote prompts around your house or office and challenge your family or coworkers to find them and create a sketchnote based on each prompt. This is a fun and interactive way to celebrate World Sketchnote Day.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love World Sketchnote Day

It can be done by anyone, anywhere

You don't have to be an artist or have fancy materials to start sketchnoting. All you need is paper and a pen - making it accessible for everyone to try! Plus, sketchnoting can be applied in various settings like meetings, lectures, or personal journaling.

It's a fun and creative way to take notes

Instead of just writing down words, sketchnote allows for the incorporation of images, drawings, and icons to make your notes more visually appealing. This not only helps with memory retention but also makes studying or reviewing more enjoyable!

It encourages visual thinking and communication

Sketchnoting requires you to synthesize information in a different way, making connections between ideas and creating visual representations of them. This promotes critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

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