“We are visual creatures. When you doodle an image that captures the essence of an idea, you not only remember it, but you also help other people understand and act on it” -Tom Wujec.
As we researched more about doodles, we came across numerous articles that shared some pretty intriguing tales. As you join us on this doodle adventure, here’s some interesting reads for you to browse along with us!
- Between January, 1974 and September, 1975, an unidentified serial killer called “The Doodler” was responsible for 14 deaths and 3 assaults in San Francisco, California. He got the nickname for his habit of doodling his victims (whom he would meet at nightclubs, bars and restaurants) before murdering them. Read more at: http://www.theawl.com/2014/12/the-untold-story-of-the-doodler-murders.
Source: “The Untold Story of The Doodler Murders”
2) While in prison, many murderers and serial killers have amassed a large collection of artwork. Scholars have attempted to understand this artwork through the lenses of therapy, insight into their disturbed psyche and sometimes, mere doodles emerging from boredom. Look up their artwork at http://memolition.com/2014/04/06/the-disturbing-artwork-of-serial-killers/.
3) After using doodles as a learning mechanism, Virginia Scofield went on to become Dr. Scofield, a celebrated immonologist with many accolades for her research related to HIV transmission. She has credited doodling as the reason behind her success. She even breaks down the “art” of doodling in order to better retain information. Check out her breakdown of doodling at http://alistapart.com/article/the-miseducation-of-the-doodle.
Source: “Miseducation of the Doodle”
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