Stand out with visuals.
Learn a fun process to create visuals that grab attention, engage your audience, and grow your influence – no design background required.
"to the point, zero-fluff...
...get started instantly"
5K+ visuals created
by 1K+ happy students
"I'm having so much fun...
...a LOT more value than I paid for"
Learn to
turn this...
...to this
(in one evening)
Made in Figma
Trusted by 1,000+ creators, coaches, and writers.
Learn to
turn this...
Trusted by 1,000+ creators, coaches, and writers.
...to this
(in a fun-fueled evening).
Made in Figma
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
"You helped me find a creative spark that I haven't felt since writing my book." – Chris Laping
"You opened my eyes to how accessible and intuitive visuals could be. Game changer." – Kurt Bostelaar
"Janis does an amazing job breaking down the process in a clear, practical way. " – Nadia Debba
Here's the thing...
To explain ideas visually, you don't need to be a graphic designer, creative artist, or own the latest tools.
It’s a fun process even busy, working parents can fit into their day.
I know this because I've lived it, taught it, seen it.
What you need is:
- 1. Understand that it's not fancy art — it's just another way of communicating, and you can do it too.
- 2. A practical process to come up with clever, yet clear concepts (even if you think you're not creative).
That alone will get you far, but there's a lot more ( behind-the-scenes, templates, scorecard, community and more ).
A work of love I’ve distilled from my journey as a visual creator and teacher:
- / from early sketches that confused everyone
- / to viral visuals seen by 10M+ people
- / to insights from illustrating presentations, books, and social posts for Shaan Puri, Naval Ravikant, Erin McGoff, Jefferson Fisher, Dharmesh Shah, Steven Bartlett, Ana Lorena Fabrega, and more
.
I keep refining my process and share it all in the course & community.
I'm excited to see what you'll create and help you level up your visual game – wherever you choose to apply it.
Janis Ozolins
Creator of Explain Ideas Visually
"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:
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.
Enes Kartall
@eneskartall
No complex words to explain the technique so it's understandable for everyone.
Victor Bigfield
@victor_bigfield
Explain Ideas Visually was the key to unlocking my creativitiy.
Karishma Aswal
/karishma-aswal
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.
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.
Jeff Kortenbosch
/jeffkortenbosch
Whoooot! I just made my first €1700. So cool! This course just pays for itself 🤟
Aidan Yeep
@AidanYeep
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.
Tracy Tang
@tracytangtt
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.
Who is this for?
People from all walks of life join – here are three groups who usually get the most out of it:
Aspiring Creators
You want to grow your audience but feel stuck. Learn to turn your ideas into visuals that catch attention.
"You showed me how to make visuals people resonate with in a split second – without needing to be an artist or designer." – Sunni Sukumar
Coaches & Educators
You've seen the powerful of visuals. Learn the thinking process behind them so you can explain ideas more clearly.
"You opened my eyes to how accessible and intuitive visuals could be. Your course is a game changer." – Kurt Bostelaar
Lifelong Learners
You love learning new skills. Pick up a creative hobby that’s fun, stretches your thinking, and becomes a useful skill for life.
"You helped me find a creative spark that I haven't felt since writing my book." – Chris Laping
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