
Mike Rohde
Mike Rohde has a passion for simple and usable design solutions. That
passion, along with his lifelong habit of recording concepts and
observations through sketching and doodling, inspired him to develop
sketchnotesa practical art that translates simple and complex ideas
into easily recalled bits of information. He recently wrote and illustrated
The Sketchnote Handbook (2012 Peachpit Press).
Professionally, Mike focuses on user interface, user experience, visual
design, and icon design for mobile and web applications at Gomoll
Research + Design in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
As a sketchnoter, Mike provides live, real-time sketchnotes of events,
meetings, and experiences in venues across the United States.
In his illustration practice, Mike uses his unique drawing style to
amplify and clarify ideas. His work has been featured in
REWORK, the
best-selling book by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson;
The $100
Startup, a best-selling book by Chris Guillebeau;
The Little Book of
Talent by Daniel Coyle and
Idea to iPhone by Carla White.
Mike lives with his wife, Gail, and children, Nathan, Linnea, and
Landon, just outside of Milwaukee. Hes an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
Typefaces by Mike Rohde:
Sketchnote