You've seen my visuals
This is where you learn to make yours.
(no design background required)
It's a fun skill for life.
And just like good writing, you can use it almost anywhere — boosting retention, conversion, and smiles 
Socials
Newsletters
Presentations
Books
Whiteboards
Business
"What do I actually get?"
Learn at your own pace. Jump between lessons. Ask for help whenever you're stuck.
Self-Paced Course
I intentionally made it short and to the point. Learn the essentials and get started – that’s where real progress happens. You’ll see it yourself, just like many students already have.
Mindset:
You'll learn that explaining ideas visually is not fancy art and you can do it too.
Fundamentals:
You’ll learn what makes visuals click — and why some stick in people’s minds while others don’t.
Ideas:
We’ll cover how to generate a wealth of fresh ideas for your niche.
Process:
Learn my 4-part brainstorming process for turning abstract thoughts into visual concepts.
Visualize:
We’ll cover 9 key elements that put you in the top 5% of designers, and I’ll show you how to craft and refine your own style.
No paid software. No design background needed.
Just curiosity and a bit of play.
That’s the core content – the essential stuff to give you clarity and get you going… but it doesn’t stop there.
Behind the Scenes Videos
Watch me do it in real time. See how I design visuals from scratch – every decision, every click.
Office Hours & Guest Sessions
Recordings of guest interviews, live coaching sessions, office hours, workshops and more.
Tricks & Tips
Here I share quick nuggets I discover while refining my craft of explaining ideas visually.
On top of that, you get a few handy extras to make things easier and faster to implement.
Figma Templates
30 beginner-friendly templates in 4 styles. A great starting point for your visuals and a source of inspiration during brainstorming.
File of Fame
When a visual really works, it goes into my File of Fame – a collection of top-performing visuals.
Content Cheatsheet
Packed with hard-earned insights, these one-pagers keep you on track and serve as quick reference guides along the way.
AI Prompts
Learn how and when to use AI in the explain ideas visually process. Includes ready-to-use prompts.
Visual Scorecard
A tool to self-evaluate your visuals and see your strengths, weaknesses, and know what to improve first.
And to bring it all together, there’s the community.
Feedback Sessions
Share your visuals and get personalized feedback from Janis via Loom videos.
Community Events
We host occasional LIVE guest lectures, workshops, and Q&As on Zoom.
Questions & Answers
I’m there, along with others, to answer questions and help you get unstuck when you need it.
Share & Engage
You're not doing this alone. Community learns, shares, and helps each other to grow.
Who is behind all of this?
Hey, I'm Janis!
I spent years trying to make it as a creator. Youtube, podcasting, blogging – all of it felt like an uphill battle.
Then I stumbled upon the idea of communicating through visuals. I loved it and pursued it seriously. Six months later, I felt momentum and quit my corporate job.
Now my visuals reach millions each month, I’ve built a 220,000+ audience, and worked with people I once dreamed of working with.
Authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs started reaching out to hire me, while others kept asking how I do what I do.
So, I created this course and community to share my process and help you learn the skill that’s brought me so much joy and changed my life.
But it's not only me...
Since launching this a few years ago, many students have outgrown me on socials, redesigned their coaching materials, and illustrated bestselling books.
Testimonials
What students are saying and creating:
I had no prior experience in design or digital art. I spent a weekend learning the main course content and was able to create one visual a day, and have been doing so till date.
No complex words to explain the technique so it's understandable for everyone.
Explain Ideas Visually was the key to unlocking my creativitiy.
It helped me start designing, so I met my goal. The community is invaluable. Janis supports you in everything — reviewing designs, giving feedback, and his sessions are a gold mine.
I went from feeling the most uncreative person in the world to being able to spit out images like this on a regular basis.
Whoooot! I just made my first €1700. So cool! This course just pays for itself 🤟
This course & community is honestly one of the best purchases I've ever made. I feel I underpaid for the amount of value I got.
Many folks asked me how to start doodling & visualizing like me. I learned it from Janis — it's like learning a new language with an amazing community.
Pricing
Choose the plan that's best for you.
Committed
Learn at your own pace. Get tailored feedback when you're ready. Iterate, refine, and build confidence creating visuals that teach, engage, and grow your audience.
Full access to course & resources:
Core Course Modules Behind the Scenes Videos Office Hours & Guest Sessions Tricks & Tips Figma Templates File of Fame AI Prompts Visual Scorecard (coming soon)Full community access:
General Discussions Questions & Answers Live Community Events Future Updates Share & Engage Channel
Tailored Feedback Sessions"Janis was kind, generous with his feedback, and very approachable throughout the process." – Leo Piccioli
"Thank you Janis for your feedback – a LOT more value than I paid for to have access to you and your brain." – Aditi Paul
"Never thought it could be simplified even more, thanks for the feedback!" – Jeffery Wang
Looking forward to meeting you in the community and seeing what you create!
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or "Explain Ideas Visually Course & Community is one of the best investments I've made in my creative and professional development.
The modules are clear, concise, and packed with value. In a short time, I learned how to turn complex ideas into compelling visual metaphors. The templates and checklists helped me structure my thinking, and I still use them regularly in my content creation today.
What truly sets this course apart is the support–both from Janis himself and the vibrant community he's built. Feedback flows freely, and the encouragement from fellow creators continues to inspire and improve my work long after completing the course.
The value for money is exceptional. But even more valuable is how this course changed how I think. I now approach ideas visually—not just for content, but in how I communicate and teach in my professional life. It's helped me retain more, simplify complex messages, and present them in a way that truly connects.
If you're looking to make your ideas stick, be seen, and be shared—this course is a game–changer. I couldn't recommend it more." – Alex McAdam