Hi, I'm Ingrid Lill – communication designer and visual storyteller. I have been telling stories with my drawings since I was a little kid. I studied Visual Communication in Offenbach, Germany –  back then when layouts were still drawn by hand with magic markers.

Then I worked as a visual artist, graphic designer, and art director all over Europe. I have designed countless logos, brochures and websites. It became easier to do good design with all the digital tools and templates – and I missed drawing!

A few years ago I discovered Graphic Facilitation as a powerful tool for capturing and facilitate processes in real time, and began drawing again. That's when I discovered that illustration is an easy vehicle to become more visible. I started giving drawing classes for people who want to tell their stories, with pictures.

All of a sudden I had a fledgling business!

I had to realize that pretty pictures, great drawings, and beautiful designs aren't nearly enough if you want to communicate effectively. You need to have a concise message in order to get through to your audience. Which is more difficult than I would have thought. Until I got the idea to draw my business instead of just writing it. Result: Instant clarity!

Now I help clients to find and express their message: LiLLBrand Storyboarding. And sometimes I just paint, and I make very weird dolls.