{"id":9220,"date":"2017-06-14T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.icterra.com\/boost-your-memory-with-drawing\/"},"modified":"2021-10-04T13:15:01","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T13:15:01","slug":"boost-your-memory-with-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icterra.com\/tr\/boost-your-memory-with-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost your Memory with Drawing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Author:<\/strong> Ezgi ALPAY, Graphic Designer – UI\/UX Design Group<\/p>\n

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People\u2019s drawing habit evolved from ancient times. This journey starts with cave paintings (also known as \u201cparietal art<\/a>\u201c), to some 40,000 years ago.\u00a0(1) \u00a0<\/sup>The exact purpose of the cave paintings is not known. Some theories hold that; cave paintings may have been a way of communicating with others, expressing their feelings and fears. Maybe we use the same thinking patterns with our ancestors, today we are surrounded by this tool when we go to work, in the lunch and maybe before going the sleep. We use \u201cimages or symbols\u201d to make our communications more understandable but we don\u2019t practice \u201cdrawing\u201d as a tool in our daily life. Most of the time, we don\u2019t draw a single line in a whole day. And herein question is; why don\u2019t we practice this tool to communicate effectively? Or to remember things better?<\/p>\n

In fact, today we are lucky about that; we are surrounded by the;\u00a0syllabograms<\/a>\u00a0(signs used to write the\u00a0syllables<\/a>\u00a0of a word like Japanese Kana or Maya alphabet), ideograms (emoji), symbols or\u00a0logograms<\/a>\u00a0(which denote a word or phrase) and many other visual forms.\u00a0(2)\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n

We use it, in our smartphones to give clear messages in addition to our words or with strong visuals in our power points slide to give an effective speech.\u00a0 More than 2000 years ago, Romans and Greeks used \u201cloci method (Memory Palace) to memorize and give speeches that could last for hours. The method of loci is essentially a visual filing system, allowing you to memorize and recall a virtually unlimited number of items in a fixed order.\u00a0(3)<\/sup><\/p>\n

Visuals don\u2019t let misunderstandings. Visuals, don\u2019t let something to be forgotten.<\/p>\n

Probably the best example; \u201cemojis\u201d which is one of the tools to express our feelings or emotions in digital platforms. Only text is not enough in communications especially if there is a distance between sender and receiver.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s try to think about this drawing issue from another perspective. Let\u2019s start with people\u2019s habits through words and drawings. As humans, we have been dreaming in images and saw images long before we learned words and letters. Today, how we encode information in our mind is important.<\/p>\n

Even though, we dream through images and perceive the world as it leads; we use writing for communication and for reminders. Actually, we use writing for most of the cases, what about drawing? Our representatives depend on images. If we would draw our reminders, could it be more long-lasting? \u00a0Researchers said: Yes, it will !\u00a0(4)\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup>\u00a0Research has shown that we remember visual images much easier and better than words. Researchers figured out that simply drawing pictures of what you want to remember will help you recall twice as much information, compared to just writing.(5)\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup>This technique will help us create a more cohesive memory trace that better integrates visual, motor and semantic information.<\/p>\n

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In picture \u201c01\u201d, the diagram explains waterfall model, one of the software development methodology, in detail but with fewer words. In a meeting, unless participants have a special interest in that topic, normally they hardly remember topics in detail. Visuals help to recall the information.<\/p>\n

I take notes almost every day. Normally instead of drawing, I take notes in writing (because it is easier and fast). But what am I doing exactly?\u00a0 I\u2019m just copying. I just take the words which I hear and put them into a paper in order. Or randomly. But here the point is, in fact, I don\u2019t put any extra information or idea what I have been told.\u00a0 After a while, I can\u2019t remember and turn back to my notes. Sometimes, even, I took notes in detail, I couldn\u2019t remember what was all about. But taking notes in drawings, schemes and visual representatives doesn\u2019t let that happen. Intellectual and emotional connections help people remember better.<\/p>\n

Here, some of the notes, I have taken this week. For example; in picture \u201c02\u201d one of the plug-ins I wanted to download later. This simple symbol boost the meaning and this is helping me to remember the word easily; it is a good memory practice and less time and effort consumption. Because if I wouldn\u2019t add that little symbol to my note, I could need more time to remember plugins exact name.\u00a0\u00a0 In another example, Picture \u201c03\u201d, It is obvious that we have a project and also it is obvious that starting or going to start soon. These simple notes with symbol + letter reminders help me a lot. But you can also try it only with symbols, drawings or else. Sometimes if I had a note that written full letters, I don\u2019t want to look at it later. It seems so long and complicated so I just skip. Instead these kinds of little playful notes, more understandable plus beneficial for brain function.<\/p>\n

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Maybe we need to draw or try to use visual representatives in our lives a little bit more. In our work or daily life, we can find new communication ways with exploring different angles, perspectives, lines and geometries to express our ideas.<\/p>\n

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References:
\n<\/u><\/strong>1 ) \u00a0https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cave_painting
\n<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.visual-arts-cork.com\/prehistoric\/cave-painting.htm
\n<\/a>2) \u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Logogram
\n<\/a>3) \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/remembereverything.org\/memory-palace-the-method-of-loci\/
\n<\/a>4) \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sciencetech\/article-3552371\/The-simple-trick-dramatically-boost-memory-Scientist-s-say-DRAWING-want-remember-key.html<\/a>
\n5) \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/17470218.2015.1094494<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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