ART OF DOODLING

When did you last doodle? Whether you’re a designer or accountant, the

“small act” of doodling carries deeper significance than you may think. Many of us are connected in our desire to doodle while our attention is otherwise preoccupied - say, while you’re on the phone or in a meeting, however, doodling is rooted in an extensive history strongly connected to written communication. From abstract lines to more refined artwork, doodling tells a visual story - from ancient symbols to modern-day masterpieces. 

Doodling has been a common practice for centuries and in modern times we discovered that doodling has many health benefits like reducing stress and improving creative problem-solving…  but where did doodling actually come from? And why?

Doodling Through The Ages

Doodling can be traced back an estimated 500,000 years when our ancestors scribbled zig-zag markings on cave walls to tell stories, keep records of images, or glorify the divine. As humans began searching for other ways to communicate, symbols and language evolved and doodling was apart of that communication