The Art of
Applied Visual Thinking


The official newsletter of Applied Visual Thinking SUPERHEROES.


We envision a world where Visual Thinking becomes first nature to everyone. We believe Visual Thinking helps people close gaps, avoid obstacles, build bridges and create change . 


Applied Visual Thinking makes learning to apply visual thinking skills fast, easy, and fun . In this blog, you will find a treasure trove of tips and tools you can use TODAY in your life and work. Be the first to hear about upcoming classes and get a sneak peek into AVT courses and methodology, free templates and success stories. Close gaps, avoid obstacles, build bridges, create change .

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October 16, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 7 No. 21 October 16, 2026 – OPENERS, PART 4: "Look…"
drawing of a great horned owl
By Sheri Kennedy • October 2, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 7 No. 20 October 2, 2026 – OPENERS, PART 3: "Let me show you…"
By Deborah DeLue • September 18, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 7 No. 19 September 18, 2026 – OPENERS, PART 2: "You see…"
AVT superhero, whiteboard character with diagrams and a Fact are holding hands.
By Sheri Kennedy • September 3, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 7 No. 18 September 4, 2026 – Partner your facts with good visuals.
August 21, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol 7 No 17 - Hard Thing Part 4 - Burnout, Overwhelm, and Anticipating Change
Drawing of a bus route from Technology Way in Watertown to Comm Ave @ St. Mary's in Brighton
By Sheri Kennedy • August 7, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking, Vol. 7 No. 16 August 7, 2026 – WE CAN DO HARD THINGS Part 3: Explaining Something You Understand Intuitively
Person drawing  2 option diagram. Thought bubble over the head contains circular loop.
By Deborah DeLue • July 21, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 7 No. 15 July 24, 2026 – HARD THINGS, PART 2: Deciding With Incomplete Information
Drawing of a person drawing 4 boxes with text on a whiteboard. On top of the board is yellow duck.
By Sheri Kennedy • July 10, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 7 No. 14 July 10, 2026 – HARD THINGS, PART 1: Info Overload
drawing of two groups missing a handoff; yellow boxes drop into a gap
June 26, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 7 No. 13 June 13, 2026 – SEEING THE UNSEEN, PART 4: Systemic Gaps. Illuminating gaps that fall "between."
Five weather drawings labeled Monday stormy, Tuesday calm, Wednesday up and down, Thursday fried, Fr
By Sheri Kennedy • June 12, 2026
The Art of Applied Visual Thinking Vol. 7 No. 12 June 12, 2026 – SEEING THE UNSEEN, PART 3: surfacing the vibes
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