Flatland Academy

By applying visual thinking yourself, you improve communication and increase personal- and team productivity. Welcome to the Flatland Academy.
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Why Visual Thinking?

Imagine a world without endless texts, bulky slide decks, or documents packed with jargon. You’ve probably heard the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words”, but did you know that what we see is processed 60,000 times faster than what we read—and remembered 65% better?

The effect becomes even stronger when you sketch or draw the visuals yourself. At Flatland Academy, you’ll master this skill—we call it visual thinking.

Do you want to stay agile and effective, on your own or with your team, in a world that’s constantly changing? Our trainings will get you there.

At Flatland academy you learn...

Draw to Think

Use drawing to quickly put your thoughts clearly on paper.

Draw to Collaborate

Apply visual methods to spark better collaboration—by sketching and designing together.

Draw to Share

Communicate more effectively with your own visuals and storyboards.

Who Are Your Trainers?

You’ll learn from experts with diverse backgrounds.

Our team combines sharp analytical skills with outstanding drawing abilities. We bring years of experience in visualizing for a wide range of clients and challenges—from making complex stories clear to guiding organizations through transformation.

''With the help of the Flatland Academy, I now have the foundation to dare to draw and the tools to turn it into a gripping story.''


Gisele Vermond
KLM

Got a question about our training programs?

Reach out to Tom, he’s happy to help!

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Tom van ‘t Westeinde
Visual Consultant