Watch highlights from the February 2026 reunion call with artist Christopher Jarratt — more than 20 years after he was first introduced to the Footnotes Visual Multi-layered Program in 2002.
Having not seen Christopher for over two decades, it was a real pleasure to reconnect and reflect on how the Footnotes approach supported him during his degree — particularly while preparing his dissertation — and how those visual thinking skills have continued to shape his creative practice and communication ever since.
In this thoughtful conversation, Christopher shares insights into how structuring ideas visually helped him clarify complex concepts, build confidence in his thinking, and communicate more effectively — skills that remain central to his work today.
We also discussed how relevant these approaches feel for the next generation. While his daughter is still at an earlier stage in her learning journey, Christopher recognises how valuable visual thinking methods could be for her going forward.
A key theme in our conversation was the importance of recognising the unique ways visual learners arrive at a finished project — and ensuring those processes are properly understood, valued, and supported. Christopher is keen to support my wider mission to engage with policymakers and influence how visual learners are recognised and encouraged, both in education and in future career settings.
If you’re interested in the power of visual thinking, creativity in higher education, or the long-term impact of learning how different minds work, this conversation offers valuable perspective.
If you’d like to be involved in future conversations exploring the importance of visual thinking skills, we’d love to hear from you — please get in touch.