# Sketchnoting for PKM I'm exploring ways to take Personal Knowledge Management to the next level. I'm learning to think more visually, integrating [Excalidraw](https://excalidraw.com) into my [Obsidian](https://obsidiam.md) knowledge graph. My drawings have become more than just illustrations. They are self-standing documents, interlinked with everything else in my PKM system. ![[Illustration - Sketchnoting for PKM.svg|800]] With the release of the [Obsidian-Excalidraw plugin v1.2.0](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6mqgtMZ4NP2jb4K3q2xqlaZowKntGu7k) Sketches have become first-class citizens in Obsidian! I am exploring the possibilities of Sketchnoting for PKM. Drawings can become much more than (just) illustrations inserted between paragraphs of text. `[[Links]]` in sketches can elevate your drawing to navigational hubs (a.k.a. Index Notes) in your vault. The Stencil-Library offers an ideal place to store your Visual Vocabulary. ![[Stencil-Library.png|The stencil-library|800]] Drawings are great for brainstorming and problem-solving. The slightly slower process of creating visual notes offers more time to reflect and internalize your subject. I have many ideas to integrate sketchnoting into the PKM workflow, for [example](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1111933094) by supporting occlusion in drawings to facilitate learning through sketch-based spaced repetition. # Develop your Visual Vocabulary Because I couldn't even get past the level of drawing stick figures, I have always felt intimidated by friends who could draw well. The idea of developing my visual vocabulary was a game-changer for me. ![[Illustration - Visual Vocabulary.svg|800]] ## Visual Vocabulary for Project Planning I created a stencil library for project planning. I added hashtags to each icon because, this way, if you add them to your sketch in the Obsidian-Excalidraw plugin, your drawing will be tagged with the relevant keywords. You can download the library from [here](https://ko-fi.com/s/50b7c93b9b). ![[Screenshot+2021-07-24+20.21.28.png|Excalidraw stencil library for Project Planning]]