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Adding Visual Value
Empowering NHS teams with visual thinking

Tom Russell
Jan 8, 2026
Inky Thinking supports NHS organisations by using visual thinking to enable better alignment, stronger teamwork and more effective change.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Becky James

Becky James
Jan 7, 2026
We’re shining a light on one of our brilliant illustrators, diving into what inspires her, how she switches off, and the work she’s most passionate about. This is Becky.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Creating meaning where IT and visual communication collide

Tom Russell
Jan 5, 2026
The output of the critical intersection of technology and visual communication is the creation of meaning for others. Read on to find out more about our work within IT.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Visual Storytelling at Christmas

Tom Russell
Dec 15, 2025
Christmas is, like other religious festivals, a season built on visual storytelling as the world shifts into a shared visual language transcending cultures and generations.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Inky Thinking & OD - the perfect organisational intervention

Tom Russell
Dec 4, 2025
Inky Thinking & OD Specialists simply love collaborating together, seeing the value of the bigger picture. Read on to view our bespoke OD persona illustration.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Jenn Garside

Jenn Garside
Dec 3, 2025
In this team feature, we sit down with one of our talented illustrators to explore what drives her creativity, how she recharges and the projects that excite her. Meet Jenn.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Creating Assets for Manufacturing Clients

Tom Russell
Dec 1, 2025
Read more about the value-added visual projects we work on with Campari, JLR, Mars Inc, MAN Truck & Bus, SC Johnson and others in the manufacturing sector.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Tom Russell

Tom Russell
Dec 1, 2025
In this month’s team spotlight, we’re chatting with Tom, Founder of Inky Thinking about what inspires him and the projects that spark his creative passion.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 8

Tom Russell
Jul 8, 2025
This is the eighth and final post in our series about the advantage of choosing a human illustrator for your creative project instead of artificial intelligence.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 7

Tom Russell
Jul 1, 2025
When you engage a human illustrator you naturally expect an original result, that’s a given, but did you know how AI to provides you with an illustration?
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 6

Tom Russell
Jun 24, 2025
Asking questions is something we do every day, whether it’s “have you seen my keys?”, “what really is a flat white?” or “why are we here?”.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 5

Tom Russell
Jun 17, 2025
This post considers how the human brain draws on insight and experience. Rather like this post’s illustration, the human brain draws on millions of experiences.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 4

Tom Russell
Jun 10, 2025
Maybe you’ve been to an art gallery recently and been impressed with the works on display, or watched TV and noticed a particularly clever or unusual advert.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 3

Tom Russell
Jun 6, 2025
We know that the human brain works quickly and accesses information deeply to reach conclusions and make judgements, but the human brain is also a flexible tool.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 2

Tom Russell
May 27, 2025
The human brain is an awesome machine. It can generate rapid connections between stored information in order to build this information into ideas.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 1

Tom Russell
May 8, 2025
Welcome to the first in a series of eight posts on the compelling reasons to choose a human illustrator over artificial intelligence (AI) for your corporate illustration project.
3 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Value or cost? Which are you focused on?

Tom Russell
Mar 27, 2025
At Inky Thinking we are firmly focused on adding visual value, but what does that value look like to you and your organisation?
3 minute read

Visual Tips & Best Practices
How to create simple imagery to reflect diversity

Tom Russell
Jan 22, 2025
Representing difference in Inclusion & Diversity visual imagery does not need to be an overcomplicated or complex process.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Making the big leap to brand illustration

Tom Russell
Dec 19, 2024
Be astounded at the resulting visual extension of your brand when you seek to incorporate brand illustration into brand identity.
3 minute read

Visual Tips & Best Practices
Travels with my kit … from a graphic artist

Tom Russell
Dec 2, 2024
For people who are keen to know how a graphic artist travels with marker pens, paper, ink refills and kit, read on for insider hints and tips.
4 minute read
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Adding Visual Value
Empowering NHS teams with visual thinking

Tom Russell
Jan 8, 2026
Inky Thinking supports NHS organisations by using visual thinking to enable better alignment, stronger teamwork and more effective change.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Becky James

Becky James
Jan 7, 2026
We’re shining a light on one of our brilliant illustrators, diving into what inspires her, how she switches off, and the work she’s most passionate about. This is Becky.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Creating meaning where IT and visual communication collide

Tom Russell
Jan 5, 2026
The output of the critical intersection of technology and visual communication is the creation of meaning for others. Read on to find out more about our work within IT.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Visual Storytelling at Christmas

Tom Russell
Dec 15, 2025
Christmas is, like other religious festivals, a season built on visual storytelling as the world shifts into a shared visual language transcending cultures and generations.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Inky Thinking & OD - the perfect organisational intervention

Tom Russell
Dec 4, 2025
Inky Thinking & OD Specialists simply love collaborating together, seeing the value of the bigger picture. Read on to view our bespoke OD persona illustration.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Jenn Garside

Jenn Garside
Dec 3, 2025
In this team feature, we sit down with one of our talented illustrators to explore what drives her creativity, how she recharges and the projects that excite her. Meet Jenn.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Creating Assets for Manufacturing Clients

Tom Russell
Dec 1, 2025
Read more about the value-added visual projects we work on with Campari, JLR, Mars Inc, MAN Truck & Bus, SC Johnson and others in the manufacturing sector.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Tom Russell

Tom Russell
Dec 1, 2025
In this month’s team spotlight, we’re chatting with Tom, Founder of Inky Thinking about what inspires him and the projects that spark his creative passion.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 8

Tom Russell
Jul 8, 2025
This is the eighth and final post in our series about the advantage of choosing a human illustrator for your creative project instead of artificial intelligence.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 7

Tom Russell
Jul 1, 2025
When you engage a human illustrator you naturally expect an original result, that’s a given, but did you know how AI to provides you with an illustration?
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 6

Tom Russell
Jun 24, 2025
Asking questions is something we do every day, whether it’s “have you seen my keys?”, “what really is a flat white?” or “why are we here?”.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 5

Tom Russell
Jun 17, 2025
This post considers how the human brain draws on insight and experience. Rather like this post’s illustration, the human brain draws on millions of experiences.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 4

Tom Russell
Jun 10, 2025
Maybe you’ve been to an art gallery recently and been impressed with the works on display, or watched TV and noticed a particularly clever or unusual advert.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 3

Tom Russell
Jun 6, 2025
We know that the human brain works quickly and accesses information deeply to reach conclusions and make judgements, but the human brain is also a flexible tool.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 2

Tom Russell
May 27, 2025
The human brain is an awesome machine. It can generate rapid connections between stored information in order to build this information into ideas.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 1

Tom Russell
May 8, 2025
Welcome to the first in a series of eight posts on the compelling reasons to choose a human illustrator over artificial intelligence (AI) for your corporate illustration project.
3 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Value or cost? Which are you focused on?

Tom Russell
Mar 27, 2025
At Inky Thinking we are firmly focused on adding visual value, but what does that value look like to you and your organisation?
3 minute read

Visual Tips & Best Practices
How to create simple imagery to reflect diversity

Tom Russell
Jan 22, 2025
Representing difference in Inclusion & Diversity visual imagery does not need to be an overcomplicated or complex process.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Making the big leap to brand illustration

Tom Russell
Dec 19, 2024
Be astounded at the resulting visual extension of your brand when you seek to incorporate brand illustration into brand identity.
3 minute read

Visual Tips & Best Practices
Travels with my kit … from a graphic artist

Tom Russell
Dec 2, 2024
For people who are keen to know how a graphic artist travels with marker pens, paper, ink refills and kit, read on for insider hints and tips.
4 minute read
Filter Articles

Adding Visual Value
Empowering NHS teams with visual thinking

Tom Russell
Jan 8, 2026
Inky Thinking supports NHS organisations by using visual thinking to enable better alignment, stronger teamwork and more effective change.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Becky James

Becky James
Jan 7, 2026
We’re shining a light on one of our brilliant illustrators, diving into what inspires her, how she switches off, and the work she’s most passionate about. This is Becky.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Creating meaning where IT and visual communication collide

Tom Russell
Jan 5, 2026
The output of the critical intersection of technology and visual communication is the creation of meaning for others. Read on to find out more about our work within IT.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Visual Storytelling at Christmas

Tom Russell
Dec 15, 2025
Christmas is, like other religious festivals, a season built on visual storytelling as the world shifts into a shared visual language transcending cultures and generations.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Inky Thinking & OD - the perfect organisational intervention

Tom Russell
Dec 4, 2025
Inky Thinking & OD Specialists simply love collaborating together, seeing the value of the bigger picture. Read on to view our bespoke OD persona illustration.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Jenn Garside

Jenn Garside
Dec 3, 2025
In this team feature, we sit down with one of our talented illustrators to explore what drives her creativity, how she recharges and the projects that excite her. Meet Jenn.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Creating Assets for Manufacturing Clients

Tom Russell
Dec 1, 2025
Read more about the value-added visual projects we work on with Campari, JLR, Mars Inc, MAN Truck & Bus, SC Johnson and others in the manufacturing sector.
2 minute read

Guest Bloggers
Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Tom Russell

Tom Russell
Dec 1, 2025
In this month’s team spotlight, we’re chatting with Tom, Founder of Inky Thinking about what inspires him and the projects that spark his creative passion.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 8

Tom Russell
Jul 8, 2025
This is the eighth and final post in our series about the advantage of choosing a human illustrator for your creative project instead of artificial intelligence.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 7

Tom Russell
Jul 1, 2025
When you engage a human illustrator you naturally expect an original result, that’s a given, but did you know how AI to provides you with an illustration?
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 6

Tom Russell
Jun 24, 2025
Asking questions is something we do every day, whether it’s “have you seen my keys?”, “what really is a flat white?” or “why are we here?”.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 5

Tom Russell
Jun 17, 2025
This post considers how the human brain draws on insight and experience. Rather like this post’s illustration, the human brain draws on millions of experiences.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 4

Tom Russell
Jun 10, 2025
Maybe you’ve been to an art gallery recently and been impressed with the works on display, or watched TV and noticed a particularly clever or unusual advert.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 3

Tom Russell
Jun 6, 2025
We know that the human brain works quickly and accesses information deeply to reach conclusions and make judgements, but the human brain is also a flexible tool.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 2

Tom Russell
May 27, 2025
The human brain is an awesome machine. It can generate rapid connections between stored information in order to build this information into ideas.
2 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Human Illustrators Vs Artificial Intelligence Part 1

Tom Russell
May 8, 2025
Welcome to the first in a series of eight posts on the compelling reasons to choose a human illustrator over artificial intelligence (AI) for your corporate illustration project.
3 minute read

Adding Visual Value
Value or cost? Which are you focused on?

Tom Russell
Mar 27, 2025
At Inky Thinking we are firmly focused on adding visual value, but what does that value look like to you and your organisation?
3 minute read

Visual Tips & Best Practices
How to create simple imagery to reflect diversity

Tom Russell
Jan 22, 2025
Representing difference in Inclusion & Diversity visual imagery does not need to be an overcomplicated or complex process.
2 minute read

Visual Leadership
Making the big leap to brand illustration

Tom Russell
Dec 19, 2024
Be astounded at the resulting visual extension of your brand when you seek to incorporate brand illustration into brand identity.
3 minute read

Visual Tips & Best Practices
Travels with my kit … from a graphic artist

Tom Russell
Dec 2, 2024
For people who are keen to know how a graphic artist travels with marker pens, paper, ink refills and kit, read on for insider hints and tips.
4 minute read
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