David C. Bartholomew

Trial graphics, also known as courtroom graphics or legalvisual aids, often play a crucial role in presenting complex information in a visually compelling and easily understandable manner during legal proceedings. These graphics, which can include charts, diagrams, timelines, animations, and 3D models, have a significant impact on the effectiveness and persuasiveness of arguments presented in court.
Here are five reasons why trial graphics are so impactful:…

A Schematic is a visualization of information in simplified or symbolic form that can help jurors understand complex processes. ThemeVision has found schematics to be an important communication tool in a wide variety of case types and whether the audience is a judge or a jury.

ThemeVision Welcomes New Research and Project Coordinator, Courtney Tharp. As ThemeVision’s Research and Project Coordinator, Courtney Tharp will works closely with clients and the research team to design, plan, coordinate, and seamlessly execute jury research projects ranging from surveys to full mock trials

Hillary has been ThemeVision’s project coordinator for the past year, but she brought to the team a strong multidisciplinary research background that tapped in to individual and collective perceptions over a range of topics – exactly what is needed for quality jury research. We are thrilled she’s continuing to apply her knowledgeand experience in the … more »

A Schematic is a visualization of information in simplified or symbolic form.

May 2021 Lists of evidence are often persuasive in the courtroom, but can also be difficult for decision-makers to remember. A Demonstrative Checklist is a great way to summarize lists of items/criteria/requisites and at the same time make those lists vivid and memorable. Use checklists to engage the audience with your case facts. A checklist can … more »

By Dennis Devine, Dennis Stolle, Trisha Volpe, & Hillary Abraham Jury trials are starting up again—but the world has changed. ThemeVision recently conducted a national survey of 532 U.S. adults to assess the impact of COVID and other 2020 events on civil juries. We previously reported that about half the people we surveyed said they … more »

A Schematic is a visualization of information in simplified or symbolic form.

Digital Graphic Overlays are layered materials designed for presentation on top of or in front of, another image/object. These overlay graphics are usually a set of image layers and often include transparency or opacity.

Presenting a mountain of numbers and documents in evidence to judges and juries is often an overwhelming task.
Because the average juror is more likely to remember what they see rather than what they hear, it is helpful to incorporate visual depictions of summary evidence whenever possible.

September 11-13, 2014, ThemeVision served as a sponsor of the 2014 North Central Region Trial Academy held in Merrillville, Indiana, which was co-hosted by the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. ThemeVision’s graphic artist, Dave Bartholomew, attended and took part in the mock trial presentations.

On February 20-21, 2014, ThemeVision served as a sponsor of the DRI Toxic Tort & Environmental Law Seminar that was held in New Orleans, LA. The seminar was attended by ThemeVision consultant, Christina Studebaker. This is the second year in a row that ThemeVision has sponsored the DRI Toxic Tort seminar.

Bartholomew, D. & Stolle, D. P. (November 2013). Creating effective courtroom graphics. Invited lecture to Media Arts & Science Program at Indiana University School of Informatics, Indianapolis, Indiana.

On August 8, 2013, ThemeVision served as a sponsor of the Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair. The keynote luncheon was attended by ThemeVision consultants, David Bartholomew, Christina Studebaker, Dennis Stolle, and their guest, Barnes & Thornburg partner, Karoline Jackson.  The job fair attracted more than 70 students who interviewed with 28 employers.

On March 4, 2010, David Bartholomew and Dennis Stolle of ThemeVision LLC gave an invited lecture to students in the Media Arts and Science Program of Indiana University’s School of Informatics. Bartholomew and Stolle presented samples of Flash animations developed by ThemeVision that had been used in jury trials and other courtroom presentations. Bartholomew and … more »

Bartholomew, D. C. & Stolle, D. P. (March 2010). Flash animations in the courtroom. Invited lecture at the Media Arts & Science Program of Indiana University’s School of Informatics, Indianapolis, Indiana.

David Bartholomew, Graphic Artist for ThemeVision LLC, was part of a team selected to redesign Governor Mitch Daniels’ Indiana Motorsports Web site. The team was selected from outstanding students nominated by faculty at IUPUI. The selected group, from The Computer Graphics Technology Department, was assigned to analyze and re-tool the website: www.indianamotorsports.govThe project, a collaboration … more »

We are happy to announce the addition of David Bartholomew as ThemeVision LLC’s new graphic artist. David is primarily responsible for developing demonstrative exhibits, animations and electronic presentations for trials, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations as part of the services ThemeVision offers to its clients.David brings more than 11 years of graphic arts experience to the … more »