Mike Rohde
Mike Rohde has a passion for simple and usable design solutions. That passion, along with his lifelong habit of recording concepts and observations through sketching and doodling, inspired him to develop sketchnotes—a practical art that translates simple and complex ideas into easily recalled bits of information. He recently wrote and illustrated The Sketchnote Handbook (2012 Peachpit Press). As a sketchnoter, Mike provides live, real-time sketchnotes of events, meetings, and experiences in venues across the United States.
Professionally, Mike focuses on user interface, user experience, visual design, and icon design for mobile and web applications at Gomoll Research + Design in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his illustration practice, Mike uses his unique drawing style to amplify and clarify ideas. His work has been featured in Rework, the best-selling book by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson; The $100 Startup, a best-selling book by Chris Guillebeau; The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle; and Idea to iPhone by Carla White.
Mike lives with his wife, Gail, and children, Nathan, Linnea, and Landon, just outside of Milwaukee. He’s an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
[Mike Rohde, July 2013]
