Using Cartoons in Presentations and Corporate Communication In a world of endless presentations and corporate messaging, standing out is a challenge. Attention spans are shrinking, and the typical business slide deck loaded with bullet points and charts rarely excites. That’s why more professionals are turning to a surprisingly effective solution: using cartoons in presentations and…
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Using Cartoons in Presentations & Corporate Communication
CartoonStock Artist Spotlights: Explore the Signature Styles of Featured Cartoonists
CartoonStock Artist Spotlights: Signature Styles That Make Us Smile Introduction Welcome to CartoonStock Artist Spotlights, a series that highlights the incredible talent within our cartoon collection. At CartoonStock, we’re proud to showcase cartoonists whose work spans decades, genres, and humor styles. This feature introduces a selection of featured artists whose signature styles and creative voices…
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Making Workplace Policies More Inclusive with Cartoons
Clear communication is the foundation of an inclusive workplace. But let’s face it—most company policies aren’t written with inclusion in mind. Overstuffed with jargon, legal language, or cultural assumptions, they can confuse or alienate employees from different backgrounds, language abilities, or neurocognitive styles. That’s where cartoons come in. Used strategically, cartoons help simplify complexity…
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How Businesses Can Use Cartoons to Foster Diversity & Inclusion
When it comes to workplace inclusion, words alone often fall short. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives are most effective when they engage people not just intellectually, but visually and emotionally too. That’s where cartoons come in. Used well, cartoons can humanize tough conversations, challenge assumptions, and reinforce company values in a way that’s memorable, disarming,…
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How to Create Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplace Training with Cartoons
Workplace training isn’t one size fits all, especially when it comes to supporting neurodiverse employees. Traditional learning materials can leave people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences overwhelmed, confused, or excluded. That’s where visual tools like cartoons come in. By combining clarity, empathy, and a dose of humor, cartoons can play a…
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The Psychology of Humor in Cartoons
The Psychology of Humor in Cartoons: Why We Laugh at Simple Drawings Why do we laugh at cartoons? Not just the obviously funny ones, but those quiet moments too. The ones where a single raised eyebrow or oddly specific caption makes you chuckle unexpectedly. Understanding the psychology of humor in cartoons reveals something fascinating about…
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“Hot Dogs” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
This contest featured a cartoon by Mike Shiell, who joined our judging panel. Mike is best known for supervising and directing Emmy-nominated children’s shows like “The Backyardigans” and “Mike the Knight.” In his drawing, two anthropomorphic hot dogs are on a rotating roller grill, the kind you see at concession stands in movie theaters. The…
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