Drawing Diagrams 101 - How to use Graphical Tablets for the Virtual Communication of Engineers
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The document discusses effective virtual communication for engineers, emphasizing the importance of audio and video quality in online settings. It outlines techniques for real-time annotation and provides hardware and software recommendations for diagram sketching, along with tips for mastering visualization skills. Key principles for effective diagram design are also highlighted, including layout consistency and meaningful color use.
Drawing Diagrams 101 - How to use Graphical Tablets for the Virtual Communication of Engineers
- 1. Diagrams Sketching 101 Virtual communication basics for Engineers
- 2. Diagrams Sketching 101 And virtual communication for Engineers
- 8. The Rise of the Virtual Conference
- 10. How to achieve the same Experience in the World of the Virtual Communication?
- 13. Virtual (typically) imitates Physical
- 16. Same with the Communication
- 18. Our brains evolved over 200-300 thousand years in a physical world
- 19. Now think about our Customers
- 21. Large
- 22. Large
- 23. Our customers deal with great complexities And each of them is quite unique Very low probability of useful prebuilt materials creation
- 24. Think of the perfect technology meeting
- 26. How to replicate that physical experience in the virtual world?
- 27. Good audio quality is the must. Easy to achieve these days. Most people do it right already.
- 28. People also NEED to SEE you!
- 29. Video also extremely easy these days, though many people are still not using it for various reasons. In the customer engagement it’s the VERY helpful.
- 30. and green screen makes experience even better
- 32. 3 Major Scenarios Real-time annotation of your slides 1 Real-time annotation of other’s screen 2 Real-time freeform sketching 3
- 35. CTRL + P E HOT KEYS: CMD
- 36. Major Scenarios Real-time annotation of your slides Real-time annotation of other’s screen 2 Real-time freeform sketching 3
- 39. How to ask someone about “THAT” button?
- 41. Let’s Practice! Need to see small smile face on the screen from every attendee to continue.
- 42. Major Scenarios Real-time annotation of your slides Real-time annotation of other’s screen Real-time freeform sketching 3
- 45. Hardware My personal preference, cause obviously any tablet will work. Wacom CTL-472 (small, ~$60) Wacom CTL-672 (medium, ~$100) https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/one-by-wacom
- 46. ~$1 Hardware My personal preference, cause obviously any tablet will work. Drawing Glove For those of you who will be drawing a lot, glove will be useful to avoid skin irritation.
- 48. Software My personal preference, cause obviously any software will work. Price: Free Availability: Mac and Windows https://sketchbook.com/ https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html Price: $50 Availability: Mac and Windows
- 51. The skill of visualization is not a science. It’s a craft.
- 52. How to master a craft ? 1. Pick a skill wisely 2. Commit to your goal 3. Get going 4. Find a coach 5. Leverage support system 6. Focus on desire 7. Get inspired 8. Practice and repeat
- 53. Skills to master 1. Working with the tablet 2. Diagrams Visualization
- 54. 1. Working with the tablet
- 55. 5 Working with the tablet It’s all about muscle memory
- 57. Q: What is the ultimate way to train? A: Use Tablet all day long
- 58. Q: Why would I need tablet all day long ? A: Use it instead of a mouse/touchpad !
- 61. Skills to master 1. Working with the tablet 2. Diagrams Visualization
- 64. Rule #1 – Diagrams are mostly Horizontal Because of the way our displays are organized these days
- 67. Rule #2 – Actors first Any diagram starts from the actors of the business process
- 70. ERP Reseller Vendor Portal Provider Portal Vendor Reseller Portal Sales Portal Sales EDI / API for Resellers Supply Chain Coordinator (SCC) Connect Integration Middleware IMpulse
- 71. ERP Reseller Vendor Portal Provider Portal Vendor Product Purchase Order Purchase Order Listing Vendor Integration Layer Reseller Portal Sales Portal Sales EDI / API for Resellers Automated Integrations Self Service Assisted Sales Supply Chain Coordinator (SCC) Connect Integration Middleware IMpulse vendors.ingrammicro.com
- 72. Systems serve Humans. Not vice versa!
- 73. Rule #3 – Consistent layout From Vendors (left) to End-Customers (right)
- 74. “Vendors” “Providers” “Customers” Manufacturer Retailer Customer Vendor Reseller BuyerDistributor Reseller Telco Integrator Telco Wholesale Telco Unit ConsumerTelco Retail Supplier MSP Client Manufacturer Retailer Customer Actors
- 75. Reseller Distributor Telco Wholesale Telco UnitTelco Retail MSP RetailerManufacturerVendor Telco IntegratorSupplier Customer Buyer Client “Vendors” “Providers” “Customers” Actors
- 76. Rule #4 – Colors must mean something Always start black-and-white. Add colors only when they have a meaning.
- 77. IM Online Reseller Vendor Portal Provider Portal Vendor Product Purchase Order Purchase Order Listing Vendor Integration Layer Reseller Portal Sales Portal Sales EDI / API for Resellers Automated Integrations Self Service Assisted Sales Supply Chain Coordinator (SCC) Connect Integration Middleware IMpulse vendors.ingrammicro.com
- 78. IM Online Reseller Vendor Portal Provider Portal Vendor Product Purchase Order Purchase Order Listing Vendor Integration Layer Reseller Portal Sales Portal Sales EDI / API for Resellers Automated Integrations Self Service Assisted Sales Supply Chain Coordinator (SCC) Connect Integration Middleware IMpulse vendors.ingrammicro.com Ordering Flow
- 79. Enough for today, I guess. Questions?