From Event Halls to Digital Walls: The Sustainability of Remote Live Illustration

Now, I can hear your mental cogs clinking...

“Why should I opt for remote live illustration when I can hire an on-site illustrator who everyone can see and interact with?”

Well, dear event-haver, let me enlighten you about the wonders of our remote approach, which not only saves on resources 💰 but adds an even more unique touch to your event!

A snapshot of us live illustrating remotely for an event with Johnson & Johnson!

Carbon-confident collaboration, *even* when your event’s in person

A new year has begun, and with that comes that familiar reminder of all the things we can be doing for the better.

We all know how important it is to reduce our carbon footprint and make environmentally conscious choices - not just in our personal lives but in business too!

At Illustrated Live, we’ve noticed a pattern in the events we have attended over the past few years. Many of the goals and values that organisations are prioritising in their big picture strategies revolve around sustainability.

One step we have taken as a live illustration business is to switch back to purely virtual scribing as of 2025. It makes sooo much sense because the job still gets done to the same amazing standard, but the carbon-friendly benefits for us and our clients are there too. By embracing remote live illustration, you're making a significant contribution towards sustainability!

Think about it – instead of shipping materials for traditional in-person events, and forking out for planes or trains, we can create stunning visuals right from the comfort of our own studios with the exact same impact and less faff. No more wastefulness or excessive consumption!

Flexibility and flexin’ our abilities!

One of the biggest advantages of hiring a remote live illustrator is its flexibility.

Whether your event is in a bustling city, a remote location or being held online, we can seamlessly connect and bring our skills to your audience with minimal fuss, and the control is entirely in your hands when it comes to how visible we are.

Looking for extra engagement throughout the whole event? We’ve got you covered! Looking to inject random moments of excitement and intrigue before or after your breaks? We’ve got you covered! Looking to share a massive surprise with everyone at the end of the session? Yep… We’ve got you covered!

With just a laptop and an internet connection, anything is possible! Plus, this also means no more logistical nightmares or last-minute cancellations due to pesky travel disruptions!

Event Trends for 2025 that we’ve noticed

Who doesn't love taking home a little piece of the event they attended? Well actually, not a lot of people!

Another thing we’ve noticed from being flies on the wall is the amount of wasteful event merch being given away, and the amount of people moaning about how they don’t want or need ANOTHER branded water bottle. Let’s get smarter with the stuff we can give to our audiences!

At Illustrated Live, every event we scribe comes with a guaranteed timelapse animation of the work we have done, effectively capturing your entire event in a nifty wee video which only takes a minute to watch and is easy peasy to share. BOOM.

Doesn’t that sound like a smarter souvenir?! It’s a cool keepsake AND the perfect accountability tool for remembering the event long-term.

A snapshot of us live illustrating remotely for an event which was happening in person!

Y’better believe that remote live illustration is the sustainable solution you've been searching for!

You can still host exciting events, grow your business and engage people on a large scale without the worry of doing the planet dirty! 

Let's collaborate and bring your event to life in a way that's both eco-friendly and visually spectacular!

x Illustrated Live