The team at Strategyzer popularised the idea of using a simple, visual 'Canvas' to explore business ideas when they introduced the 'Business Model Canvas' 16 years ago. Since then all manner of intrepid entrepreneurs, problem solvers and design thinkers have used a similar approach to aid their innovation because:

1. They’re simple, structured storytelling: Help you frame your thinking, tell a structured, easy-to-understand story, explore, unpack, and problem-solve an idea in a simple, visual way.

2. They’re fast and adaptable: They're super fast to adapt and change as you pivot from one idea to the next. Fast change is essential in blah.

3. They're a treasure map in the making: When your ideas are laid out in a simple structured manner, it's much easier to spot patterns and connections that give life to your innovative ideas.

Print them out, make a mega-copy on a wall with masking tape and post-it notes or use an online whiteboard like Miro or Canva to help unpack your ideas digitally (that last one is our experts favourite!).

Getting involved in our Webinar or Canvas Clinic is pretty straightforward. Look out for the Zoom links we'll be sharing on the itza.io/futurefellows homepage, specifically under the "Key Dates" section, as the events draw near. The Webinar is scheduled for April 18th, and the Canvas Clinic for April 25th. You'll have the chance to submit your questions early via Slido – we'll ensure those links are also ready for you on our homepage under "Key Dates".