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Hand drawn image by Inky Thinking for the NHS

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

Image of Becky James, illustrator from Inky Thinking standing on coastal path

Guest Bloggers

Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Becky James

Image of Becky James, illustrator from Inky Thinking standing on coastal path

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

Bespoke hand-drawn digital image of an IT Leader. Created by Inky Thinking

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

Image of santa with red nose and white beard

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

Bespoke hand-drawn digital image of an Organisation Development (OD) Specialist – a strategic change partner, improving organisational effectiveness. Created by Inky Thinking

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

Photo of Jenn Garside from Inky Thinking

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

Handwritten and hand-drawn image by Inky Thinking

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

Tom Russell founder of Inky Thinking

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 8

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 7

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 6

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 5

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 4

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 3

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 2

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 1

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

Teal Flower

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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Hand drawn image by Inky Thinking for the NHS

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

Image of Becky James, illustrator from Inky Thinking standing on coastal path

Guest Bloggers

Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Becky James

Image of Becky James, illustrator from Inky Thinking standing on coastal path

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

Bespoke hand-drawn digital image of an IT Leader. Created by Inky Thinking

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

Image of santa with red nose and white beard

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

Bespoke hand-drawn digital image of an Organisation Development (OD) Specialist – a strategic change partner, improving organisational effectiveness. Created by Inky Thinking

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

Photo of Jenn Garside from Inky Thinking

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

Handwritten and hand-drawn image by Inky Thinking

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

Tom Russell founder of Inky Thinking

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 8

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 7

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 6

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 5

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 4

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 3

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 2

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 1

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

Teal Flower

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

Hand drawn image by Inky Thinking for the NHS

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

Image of Becky James, illustrator from Inky Thinking standing on coastal path

Guest Bloggers

Inky Thinking Team Spotlight: Becky James

Image of Becky James, illustrator from Inky Thinking standing on coastal path

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

Bespoke hand-drawn digital image of an IT Leader. Created by Inky Thinking

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

Image of santa with red nose and white beard

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

Bespoke hand-drawn digital image of an Organisation Development (OD) Specialist – a strategic change partner, improving organisational effectiveness. Created by Inky Thinking

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

Photo of Jenn Garside from Inky Thinking

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

Handwritten and hand-drawn image by Inky Thinking

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

Tom Russell founder of Inky Thinking

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 8

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 7

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 6

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 5

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 4

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 3

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 2

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

Human Illustrators Vs AI Blog Part 1

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

Teal Flower

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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Be the first to hear about all team news, client projects, new services and updates straight into your inbox

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