# \#visualization **URL:** https://forum.artofmemory.com/tag/visualization/40.md [Latest](https://forum.artofmemory.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.artofmemory.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.artofmemory.com/tags.md) --- ## [Practising too much visualisation](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/practising-too-much-visualisation/110035)
**Author:** [@Charlie0515](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Charlie0515)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/practising-too-much-visualisation/110035 "2026-04-14T14:21:10Z")
Hello, recently I had a full week where I was unable to retain a lot of what I had memorised which was completely unusual for me, and I was wondering whether the fact I had been spending around 6-8 hours a day visualisi… --- ## [Visual Dictionary from (unlimited) Characters for abstract words (long term learning, not competition)](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/visual-dictionary-from-unlimited-characters-for-abstract-words-long-term-learning-not-competition/58040)
**Author:** [@DanteGaxiola](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/DanteGaxiola)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/visual-dictionary-from-unlimited-characters-for-abstract-words-long-term-learning-not-competition/58040 "2026-04-06T20:36:37Z")
Background :national\_park:: Well, after searching as much as I could in the forum for ways or techniques to transform abstract concepts to images, I’ve found a lot of interesting advice which might suffice for most peop… --- ## [Problem with visual perception of numbers](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/problem-with-visual-perception-of-numbers/108801)
**Author:** [@Clarence](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Clarence)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/problem-with-visual-perception-of-numbers/108801 "2026-03-23T14:24:51Z")
I have always (at least I think so) had problems with differentiating between some numbers like 2&5, 3&8, 7&9 ( there are others but these are the main ones) while imagining them written in my mind. Also I think I may h… --- ## [A Practical Visualization Workflow Using AI for Image and Video Generation](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/a-practical-visualization-workflow-using-ai-for-image-and-video-generation/109337)
**Author:** [@Odaneolaki](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Odaneolaki)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/a-practical-visualization-workflow-using-ai-for-image-and-video-generation/109337 "2026-03-17T01:45:51Z")
I wanted to share a method I use for visualization. Sometimes, when I have difficulty forming clear images in my mind, I describe the scene to a tool like Grok and generate an image from it. Then, I use those generated i… --- ## [Why Your Visual Imagination Is Unique (TED Talk)](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-your-visual-imagination-is-unique-ted-talk/107702)
**Author:** [@iOSDeveloper](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/iOSDeveloper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-your-visual-imagination-is-unique-ted-talk/107702 "2025-12-27T20:25:26Z")
--- ## [How to make images powerful?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-make-images-powerful/107291)
**Author:** [@aassdd](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/aassdd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-make-images-powerful/107291 "2025-12-08T04:29:29Z")
How can I make my memorization very strong so it doesn’t fade quickly? And is it true that repeating a surah many times during memorization strengthens it, or should the repetition be after finishing the memorization?" --- ## [How do you "visualize" the actual palace?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-do-you-visualize-the-actual-palace/105785)
**Author:** [@Swedenium](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Swedenium)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-do-you-visualize-the-actual-palace/105785 "2025-11-03T08:31:39Z")
Im new to creating palaces. Im quite good at creating the “pictures” for the things I want to remember, but I haven’t really figured out how to “visualize\*\*”\*\* the palace alone. How in-depth does it need to be, if I shou… --- ## [Visualizing unknown faces ](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/visualizing-unknown-faces/106431)
**Author:** [@pureferenzu](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/pureferenzu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/visualizing-unknown-faces/106431 "2025-10-28T17:49:20Z")
When you come up with an association that involves people, do you use people you already know? or do you visualize a new face you’ve never seen to form the story? Can you guys create and visualize a new face you’ve never… --- ## [Suggestions for visualization goals](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/suggestions-for-visualization-goals/106319)
**Author:** [@ADHDmemory](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/ADHDmemory)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/suggestions-for-visualization-goals/106319 "2025-10-24T19:11:15Z")
Hey guys i’m working on a couple of projects at once and I’ve noticed they all have one thing in common. They could all use better visualization. I’m trying to work on my visualization at least 15 min a day from now. Th… --- ## [Do you draw, paint, or want to learn? Share your goals, tips, and progress here](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/do-you-draw-paint-or-want-to-learn-share-your-goals-tips-and-progress-here/106153)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/do-you-draw-paint-or-want-to-learn-share-your-goals-tips-and-progress-here/106153 "2025-10-21T20:26:10Z")
This topic is for anyone who wants to discuss art, including drawing, painting, digital illustration, sculpture, etc. I’m going to split some comments off from another topic and merge them below. This topic is for thin… --- ## [Looking for Systems to Improve Spatial Awareness & Scanning for Sports](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/looking-for-systems-to-improve-spatial-awareness-scanning-for-sports/103967)
**Author:** [@DesmondBenjamin](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/DesmondBenjamin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/looking-for-systems-to-improve-spatial-awareness-scanning-for-sports/103967 "2025-07-21T23:59:07Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking to drastically improve my spatial awareness and scanning ability for sports (primarily football/soccer, but this could apply across various fast-paced sports). I’ve seen how elite players seem … --- ## [My visualizations do not stick](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/my-visualizations-do-not-stick/102876)
**Author:** [@TomCake](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/TomCake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/my-visualizations-do-not-stick/102876 "2025-06-03T17:44:37Z")
Hi, I would like to ask you for tips how to improve my visualizations. I have been using mnemonics for couple of years and they are an amazing help in daily life. I have created PAO system and use many types of peg lis… --- ## [What is your focus on when you encode with mnemonics](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-is-your-focus-on-when-you-encode-with-mnemonics/101982)
**Author:** [@GKMemory](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/GKMemory)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-is-your-focus-on-when-you-encode-with-mnemonics/101982 "2025-05-06T14:09:58Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been practicing memory palaces for about two years now, mainly for general knowledge and competitions, and I’ve read a few books on the subject. Sometimes, I still struggle with knowing where to put t… --- ## [A lack of spatial awareness](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/a-lack-of-spatial-awareness/101662)
**Author:** [@rts](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/rts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/a-lack-of-spatial-awareness/101662 "2025-05-05T16:22:58Z")
Imagine, if you can, that when you walk into a house, you sit down, walk around, go to the bathroom, whatever; after a little while, you have absolutely no idea where the front door is. Or the bathroom, even though you a… --- ## [Visualising memory palace](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/visualising-memory-palace/99675)
**Author:** [@unforgetful](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/unforgetful)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/visualising-memory-palace/99675 "2025-01-16T21:10:22Z")
When adding images/objects to a memory palace, I read that people can take multiple views visualising the memory palace. It can be first person, third person or a birds eye view. Have you tried different views and if s… --- ## [Most people store memories visually it seems](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/most-people-store-memories-visually-it-seems/89475)
**Author:** [@thinkaboutthebible](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/thinkaboutthebible)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/most-people-store-memories-visually-it-seems/89475 "2024-01-05T14:44:27Z")
Instead of encoding visual information into a native storage format, it looks like the brain stores images directly! It’s called retinotopic data and I think it has strong consequences for designing memory systems. Do… --- ## [Image brightness](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/image-brightness/98931)
**Author:** [@OleksandrFomin](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/OleksandrFomin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/image-brightness/98931 "2024-12-21T16:16:59Z")
I use the method of loci But my images look very dark, without color, but I can recognize them nine times out of ten. So it should be? --- ## [Experience sharing how do you vizualize number and math problem](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/experience-sharing-how-do-you-vizualize-number-and-math-problem/98244)
**Author:** [@Alzair](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Alzair)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/experience-sharing-how-do-you-vizualize-number-and-math-problem/98244 "2024-11-29T18:19:38Z")
Hello everyone, Here the context I’ve been looking into a lot of direction to improve my memory related to number. Like remembering date or random number or multiplication table. I’ve built 00 to 99 images system based… --- ## [What are some practical scientific techniques to improve the vividness of visualization?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-are-some-practical-scientific-techniques-to-improve-the-vividness-of-visualization/97148)
**Author:** [@Just\_A\_Homo\_Sapiens](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Just_A_Homo_Sapiens)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-are-some-practical-scientific-techniques-to-improve-the-vividness-of-visualization/97148 "2024-10-09T03:46:46Z")
I’ve been using mnemonic devices for a while, mostly loci technique. My visualization skills have improved, but I wish I had hyperphantasia. Most mnemonic devices rely on vivid visualization, and the more vivid, the bett… --- ## [What has significantly helped you in creating memorable images?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-has-significantly-helped-you-in-creating-memorable-images/97126)
**Author:** [@Mnemonist11](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Mnemonist11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-has-significantly-helped-you-in-creating-memorable-images/97126 "2024-10-08T21:48:59Z")
For myself I found distorting or warping mental images make them stick in my mind. How about you? What was most helpful thing for you in creating memorable mental images? --- ## [Make Any Mental Image Weird and Memorable with Role Reversal](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/make-any-mental-image-weird-and-memorable-with-role-reversal/96963)
**Author:** [@MemoryArchitect](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/MemoryArchitect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/make-any-mental-image-weird-and-memorable-with-role-reversal/96963 "2024-09-30T16:28:08Z")
There’s a simple trick you can use to make any mental image instantly weirder and more memorable: Role Reversal. It’s all about flipping the script in a scene to create something unexpected and engaging. The basic idea … --- ## [Strengthening Mental Images with Repetition](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/strengthening-mental-images-with-repetition/96901)
**Author:** [@MemoryArchitect](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/MemoryArchitect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/strengthening-mental-images-with-repetition/96901 "2024-09-28T22:43:57Z")
A thought just occurred to me. What if we try repeating mental images in our mind palace? Picture this: an apple falls from a table to the ground. Instead of just visualizing this once and moving on to the next locus, le… --- ## [Two Simple Mini-Tips to Enhance Your Method of Loci Experience](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/two-simple-mini-tips-to-enhance-your-method-of-loci-experience/96727)
**Author:** [@MemoryArchitect](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/MemoryArchitect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/two-simple-mini-tips-to-enhance-your-method-of-loci-experience/96727 "2024-09-22T03:23:33Z")
In my previous post, I shared comprehensive tips and tricks for maximizing the effectiveness of the method of loci. Today, I’ll present two additional, concise tips that can benefit both beginners and experts in creating… --- ## [Comments on training hyperphantasia](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/comments-on-training-hyperphantasia/69954)
**Author:** [@Liam](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Liam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/comments-on-training-hyperphantasia/69954 "2024-09-15T04:19:07Z")
In this forum there are various threads discussing these issues, and I was not sure if I had to write there or open a new one. I have always been interested in drawing and painting, and in particular, for some years I f… --- ## [How to develop visualization with high richness?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-develop-visualization-with-high-richness/96568)
**Author:** [@Puff](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Puff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-develop-visualization-with-high-richness/96568 "2024-09-15T01:40:57Z")
Thoughts about developing high richness. --- ## [Mastering Your Memory Palace: Tips and Tricks for Long-Term Retention and Effective Recall](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/mastering-your-memory-palace-tips-and-tricks-for-long-term-retention-and-effective-recall/96022)
**Author:** [@MemoryArchitect](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/MemoryArchitect)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/mastering-your-memory-palace-tips-and-tricks-for-long-term-retention-and-effective-recall/96022 "2024-09-02T17:44:46Z")
About five months ago, in March 2024, I was trying to find a good way to learn English words since English isn’t my first language. I randomly found a user’s answer on Quora that talked about “the memory palace technique… --- ## [Do you find describing mental images useful for memory?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/do-you-find-describing-mental-images-useful-for-memory/95772)
**Author:** [@MemoryArchitect](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/MemoryArchitect)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/do-you-find-describing-mental-images-useful-for-memory/95772 "2024-08-19T18:34:20Z")
I’ve noticed that when I create internal descriptions of my mental images, they tend to stick with me better. For instance, when I visualize an apple, I find that if I describe it to myself as I picture it, like saying, … --- ## [Over exaggerate your images in your memory palace](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/over-exaggerate-your-images-in-your-memory-palace/95685)
**Author:** [@Compiler1997](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Compiler1997)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/over-exaggerate-your-images-in-your-memory-palace/95685 "2024-08-19T00:14:53Z")
I was stuggling remembering words but I just remembered if I over exaggerate and came up with wacky images it will stick. Can anyone share any thoughts ? --- ## [Why are some information is easy to remember then others?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-are-some-information-is-easy-to-remember-then-others/95441)
**Author:** [@Compiler1997](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Compiler1997)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-are-some-information-is-easy-to-remember-then-others/95441 "2024-08-12T01:01:32Z")
When I use memory techniques to remember words its a little hard but with some time its easy . When I remember numbers I can remember more of them with ease up to 40 numbers. But with faces its harder for me I just going… --- ## [Improving visualization through art?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/improving-visualization-through-art/95070)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/improving-visualization-through-art/95070 "2024-08-02T22:36:48Z")
Has anyone here had success improving your visualization skills by practicing art? The art could be drawing, painting, sculpture, digital illustration, etc. Or are there any other visualization exercises that people hav… [Next page](https://forum.artofmemory.com/tag/visualization/40.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=visualization)