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Explain Ideas Visually
Course & Community

Turn ideas into visuals people instantly “get.”

Turn ideas into visuals people instantly “get.”

No design background required.
Have fun creating visuals that grab attention, engage your audience, and grow your influence.

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Trusted by 1,000+ creators, coaches, and writers.

If this resonates…
Content creator? Looking to grow your audience with a unique, in-demand skill?
Writer? Want to amplify your work with visuals that grab attention and spark “aha” moments?
Coaches and educators? Looking to use visuals to make your material stick and grow your reputation?
…this course & community is built for you.

What are students saying?

Students are having fun and getting results. Here’s what some of them have said.

  • Moina Abdul

    @moina_abdul

    Explain Ideas Visually is to the point without any fluff and equips you with the right mindset and knowledge to get started instantly.

  • Jun Han Chin

    @junhanchin

    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.

  • Álex Maese

    @AlexMaeseJ

    I learnt everything in Jans Explain Ideas Visually course. Not only it is fantastic, but the community behind it is awesome.

  • Enes Kartal

    @eneskartall

    No complex words to explain the technique so it's understandable for everyone.

  • MATT CALLANAN

    @CoachCallanan

    Want to thank some of the people that inspired me to take up creating visuals & leaning into my creativity.

    It’s such a powerful tool & has allowed major breakthroughs with my coaching clients in some cases.

    @OzolinsJanis - incredible & inspiring. His course is ACE!

  • PJ Milani

    @milanicreative

    Check out @OzolinsJanis and his Explain Ideas Visually course if you're looking for:

    • an active, supportive community
    • fundamentals to start
    • feedback to improve

    I'm not an affiliate, just a fan.

  • Enes Kartal

    @eneskartall

    I was blown away by the information Janis provided.

    It was right from his heart, nothing salesy.

    He was on a mission to help people learn new skill. He doesn't use complicated words to explain the technique so it's understandable for everyone.

What's covered?

Everything you need to create scroll-stopping visuals that “wow” people. No paid software or design experience required. Explore all 6 sections below.

Today: Join the course and, in 3 hours, learn the core material.

Tomorrow: Start creating and submit your work for feedback.

In a week: Grow and improve along with other community members.

    1. Mindset

    You'll learn that explaining ideas visually is not fancy art and you can do it too.

    1. Fundamentals

    You'll learn why visuals work so well and the key factors that make them impactful.

    1. Ideas

    We’ll cover how to generate a wealth of fresh ideas in your niche.

    1. Process

    Learn my four-part brainstorming method for explaining ideas visually.

    Ana Bibikova

    @NotechAna

    This course is very hands-on, no fluff, no boring details. It allowed me to go from zero — never ever created a drawing in my life – to crafting over 50 scenes that being published on Twitter gained over 15K impressions during the first month.

    1. Visualize

    We’ll cover 9 key elements that put you in the top 5% of designers, and I’ll teach you how to craft and refine your own style.

    1. More…

    Office Hours and Q&As cover topics from hand-drawn fonts to publishing tips and much more.

    Kurt Bostelaar

    /kurt-bostelaar

    This course is a fantastic resource if you want to get into communicating ideas visually.

    I was already a big fan of this approach but this course and community really helped me take it to the next level.

    Highly recommend!

    1. Mindset

    You'll learn that explaining ideas visually is not fancy art and you can do it too.

    1. Fundamentals

    You'll learn why visuals work so well and the key factors that make them impactful.

    1. Ideas

    We’ll cover how to generate a wealth of fresh ideas in your niche.

    1. Process

    Learn my four-part brainstorming method for explaining ideas visually.

    Ana Bibikova

    @NotechAna

    This course is very hands-on, no fluff, no boring details. It allowed me to go from zero — never ever created a drawing in my life – to crafting over 50 scenes that being published on Twitter gained over 15K impressions during the first month.

    1. Visualize

    We’ll cover 9 key elements that put you in the top 5% of designers, and I’ll teach you how to craft and refine your own style.

    1. More…

    Office Hours and Q&As cover topics from hand-drawn fonts to publishing tips and much more.

    Kurt Bostelaar

    /kurt-bostelaar

    This course is a fantastic resource if you want to get into communicating ideas visually.

    I was already a big fan of this approach but this course and community really helped me take it to the next level.

    Highly recommend!

    1. Mindset

    You'll learn that explaining ideas visually is not fancy art and you can do it too.

    1. Fundamentals

    You'll learn why visuals work so well and the key factors that make them impactful.

    1. Ideas

    We’ll cover how to generate a wealth of fresh ideas in your niche.

    1. Process

    Learn my four-part brainstorming method for explaining ideas visually.

    Ana Bibikova

    @NotechAna

    This course is very hands-on, no fluff, no boring details. It allowed me to go from zero — never ever created a drawing in my life – to crafting over 50 scenes that being published on Twitter gained over 15K impressions during the first month.

    1. Visualize

    We’ll cover 9 key elements that put you in the top 5% of designers, and I’ll teach you how to craft and refine your own style.

    1. More…

    Office Hours and Q&As cover topics from hand-drawn fonts to publishing tips and much more.

    Kurt Bostelaar

    /kurt-bostelaar

    This course is a fantastic resource if you want to get into communicating ideas visually.

    I was already a big fan of this approach but this course and community really helped me take it to the next level.

    Highly recommend!

A lot more than just theory.

I want you to succeed, so I’ve added specific bonuses to help you apply what you learn and get support when you’re stuck. Explore all 8 sections below.

  • Figma Templates

    30 beginner-friendly, customizable Figma templates in 4 styles. A great starting point for your visuals and a source of inspiration during brainstorming.

    Includes a video guide on how to adapt the templates to your unique style.

  • Chris Laping

    /claping

    These templates were massive kickstarters for me on the back of the 'Explain Ideas Visually' course. We all need a little implementation help, and this was exactly what I needed!

    Junhan Chin

    @junhanchin

    I learned how to think better and communicate more effectively after taking the course from @OzolinsJanis.

    It's not just about becoming a content creator or building a business. This course will change your life.

    Best part? It's easy and enjoyable.

    Alex Llull

    /alexllull

    Just took the visualizing ideas course by Janis Ozolins. Game changer

  • Behind the Scenes

    Watch me do it real-time. You’ll get behind-the-scenes videos where I design visuals from scratch. Every decision, every button I push—you’ll see it all.

  • Feedback Sessions

    Share your work and get my feedback on every visual. It’s reported to be one of the most valuable assets in this community.

    You’ll get honest, practical feedback on every visual you submit during the first 3 months after joining.

  • Cheat Sheets

    Packed with hard-earned insights, these one-pagers are designed to keep you on track and serve as quick reference guides throughout the entire process.

  • Questions & Answers

    Your go-to spot to ask questions and get answers. Learn how to create your own hand-drawn font, handle situations where people use your work without credit, and more.

  • File of Fame

    When a visual really works, it goes into my File of Fame—a collection of my best-performing content.

    As a member, you get exclusive view access to this file. Great for inspiration.

  • Community Events

    Guest interviews, public coaching sessions, behind-the-scenes insights, and more.

  • Figma Templates

    30 beginner-friendly, customizable Figma templates in 4 styles. A great starting point for your visuals and a source of inspiration during brainstorming.

    Includes a video guide on how to adapt the templates to your unique style.

  • Chris Laping

    /claping

    These templates were massive kickstarters for me on the back of the 'Explain Ideas Visually' course. We all need a little implementation help, and this was exactly what I needed!

    Junhan Chin

    @junhanchin

    I learned how to think better and communicate more effectively after taking the course from @OzolinsJanis.

    It's not just about becoming a content creator or building a business. This course will change your life.

    Best part? It's easy and enjoyable.

    Alex Llull

    /alexllull

    Just took the visualizing ideas course by Janis Ozolins. Game changer

  • Behind the Scenes

    Watch me do it real-time. You’ll get behind-the-scenes videos where I design visuals from scratch. Every decision, every button I push—you’ll see it all.

  • Feedback Sessions

    Share your work and get my feedback on every visual. It’s reported to be one of the most valuable assets in this community.

    You’ll get honest, practical feedback on every visual you submit during the first 3 months after joining.

  • Cheat Sheets

    Packed with hard-earned insights, these one-pagers are designed to keep you on track and serve as quick reference guides throughout the entire process.

  • Questions & Answers

    Your go-to spot to ask questions and get answers. Learn how to create your own hand-drawn font, handle situations where people use your work without credit, and more.

  • File of Fame

    When a visual really works, it goes into my File of Fame—a collection of my best-performing content.

    As a member, you get exclusive view access to this file. Great for inspiration.

  • Community Events

    Guest interviews, public coaching sessions, behind-the-scenes insights, and more.

  • Figma Templates

    30 beginner-friendly, customizable Figma templates in 4 styles. A great starting point for your visuals and a source of inspiration during brainstorming.

    Includes a video guide on how to adapt the templates to your unique style.

  • Chris Laping

    /claping

    These templates were massive kickstarters for me on the back of the 'Explain Ideas Visually' course. We all need a little implementation help, and this was exactly what I needed!

    Junhan Chin

    @junhanchin

    I learned how to think better and communicate more effectively after taking the course from @OzolinsJanis.

    It's not just about becoming a content creator or building a business. This course will change your life.

    Best part? It's easy and enjoyable.

    Alex Llull

    /alexllull

    Just took the visualizing ideas course by Janis Ozolins. Game changer

  • Behind the Scenes

    Watch me do it real-time. You’ll get behind-the-scenes videos where I design visuals from scratch. Every decision, every button I push—you’ll see it all.

  • Feedback Sessions

    Share your work and get my feedback on every visual. It’s reported to be one of the most valuable assets in this community.

    You’ll get honest, practical feedback on every visual you submit during the first 3 months after joining.

  • Cheat Sheets

    Packed with hard-earned insights, these one-pagers are designed to keep you on track and serve as quick reference guides throughout the entire process.

  • Questions & Answers

    Your go-to spot to ask questions and get answers. Learn how to create your own hand-drawn font, handle situations where people use your work without credit, and more.

  • File of Fame

    When a visual really works, it goes into my File of Fame—a collection of my best-performing content.

    As a member, you get exclusive view access to this file. Great for inspiration.

  • Community Events

    Guest interviews, public coaching sessions, behind-the-scenes insights, and more.

What this can do for you?

It’s been great seeing students go viral and grow from 0 to 100K+ followers. Some earned their first dollars online, illustrated bestselling books, and worked with their idols. A few even built their own visual agencies. And the best part? They had fun doing it.

Learn to express your ideas with clarity and impact.
Establish a regular creative practice.
Develop a unique, marketable skill.
Create a portfolio of visuals that stop the scroll.
Build and grow your audience.
Attract opportunities.

  • Elliott Aleksander

    @elliottaleksndr

    In 5 months, I have grew my social following to 10K+ followers and started making money as a business delivering visualized ideas to companies, social media personalities, and educators.

  • Alex Llull

    @AlexLlullTW

    I use visuals to support my writing, and they work! They stop the scroll, give my audience a quick win, and spark their curiosity to learn more. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy once you get started.

  • Enes Kartal

    @eneskartall

    Without hesitating I can say that this is the most awesome community in this world. And @OzolinsJanis is a great mentor with his heart in the right place.

  • Roberto Ferraro

    /ferraroroberto

    Vanity metric of 10k achieved on Twitter ☺️ thanks for your support and feedback, being part of this group is great and a source of inspiration!

  • Prashant

    @itsprasa

    Personal experience. Been creating visuals for a month. Not actively looking for work.

    But people have already started reaching out with opportunities!

    To think it randomly started with an awesome course by @OzolinsJanis and an AMAZING community!

  • Harsh Darji

    @harshdarji_4

    I decided to buy a visual design course from Janis Ozolins less than two years ago and since then I have created:

    • 500+ visuals
    • 150K+ followers on IG
    • Launched a visual design agency
    • $10,000 in revenue

    It’s wild to me how one simple decision and the support of a strong community can do wonders for you.

  • Tracy Tang

    @tracytangtt

    Many folks asked me how to start doodling & visualizing like me.

    I learned how to communicate ideas with visuals from @OzolinsJanis and check out the cohort version of the course!

    It’s like learning a new language with an awesome community.

  • Kaitie Chambers

    /kmschambers

    Janis' course is a valuable use of time and money.

    The self-paced format makes it easy to fit into any schedule, and he breaks down the concepts in a thorough and approachable way.

    I'd highly recommend it for anyone looking to up-level their communication skills.

  • Jeff Kortenbosch

    @jeffkortenbosch

    Whoooot! I just made my first €1700. So cool! This course just pays for itself 🤟

  • Chris Laping

    /claping

    You helped me find a creative spark that I haven't felt since writing my book.

  • Victor Bigfield

    @victor_bigfield

    Explain Ideas Visually was the key to unlocking my creativity as a illustrator.

  • GoLimitless

    @GoLimitlesss

    @OzolinsJanis has the best course for learning how to explain ideas visually

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Who is behind this?

Hi, I'm Janis!

I spent years as an aspiring content creator. Tried 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 finally felt momentum and left my corporate job.

Now, millions see my visuals every month. I’ve built an audience of 220,000+ and worked with people I once dreamed of working with.

  • Shaan Puri

    Host of My First Million

  • Naval Ravikant

    Investor, entrepreneur

  • Ana Lorena Fabrega

    Author, edupreneur

  • Jefferson Fisher

    Trial lawyer

  • Dharmesh Shah

    Co-founder/CTO, HubSpot

  • Matt D'Avella

    Netflix filmmaker, YouTuber

  • Julian Shapiro

    Investor, entrepreneur

  • Steven Bartlett

    Entrepreneur, podcaster

Freelance opportunities kept coming in, and people kept asking how I do what I do.

So, I created this course and community to share my process and help you do the same.

I’m excited to see what you’ll create.

If you have any questions before making a purchase, email me directly, and I’ll get back to you: ozolins@hey.com

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Janis Ozolins

Creator of Explain Ideas Visually

P.S. – Here’s more nice stuff people have said.

  • Jefferson Fisher

    @jefferson_fisher

    Janis has knack for digging through dirt and pulling out gold. A talented artist and a wonderful human, he spins ideas into visuals that make you see it better than you can say it.

  • Matt D'Avella

    @mattdavella

    Janis is a deep thinker and wickedly smart creative. We're so glad we hired him to create illustrations for Slow Growth. Not only did his work drive increased engagement but the quality of those conversations had more substance. His work speaks for itself! 10/10 would recommend Janis for your next creative design project!

  • Julian Shapiro

    @Julian

    Janis is sincerely the most talented thinker—illustrator I've encountered. He's consistently using visuals not just to portray important concepts concisely, but also to add a new understanding to them. He elevates ideas with visuals His work makes you think, "Ahh, now I get it." This is really hard to do. This is the person I'd want to learn from.

  • Ana Lorena Fabrega

    @anafabrega11

    I’ve absolutely loved working with Janis on the visuals for my first book. He captured the essence of my writing beautifully and brought to life the most important concepts and ideas in my book. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he is a joy to work with.

  • Harsh Darji

    @harshdarji_4

    In January, I enrolled in @OzolinsJanis course to learn how to make visuals and I have made hundreds of visual designs since then.

  • Glavis Loh

    @glavislohzh

    Managed to hit my IG reach goal in the 1st week of posting my visuals. It seems like visuals do very well on getting reach. Off to hitting my 2nd goal!

  • Ramli John

    @RamliJohn

    I picked up sketching and visualizing ideas. I just bought @OzolinsJanis course and loving it!

  • Alex Maese

    @AlexMaeseJ

    This course and community is slowly changing my life!

  • David Lindenberg

    @dvdlindenberg

    Taking a course on creating visual images with @OzolinsJanis - awesome guy and awesome course!

  • Enes Kartal

    @eneskartall

    No complex words to explain the technique so it's understandable for everyone.

  • Albert Roig

    @AlbertRoig

    Since I joined the course, I’ve been able to express my thoughts through drawings that explain my ideas. I 100% recommend joining the course.

  • Bite-Sized BS

    @truebitesizedbs

    @OzolinsJanis showed us how to make visuals people resonate with in with in a split second - and without having to be an artist or a designer.

  • Raviraj Achar

    /ravirajachar

    I went from feeling the most uncreative person in the world to being able to spit out images like this on a regular basis :)

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