OUGD501 - Studio Brief 2 - Mind Mapping research

Process and features of a Mindmap 

General

 - The mindmap technique was originally created by Tony Buzan

Process and features of a mindmap:

- write the topic of the mindmap in the centre of the page, an image can also be used

- use keywords along the first set of lines 

- images and words can be used throughout the mindmap

- lines create associations between ideas 

- lines are usually thicker in the centre and thinner further out 

- It uses imagery, colour and association 

- information and ideas can be linked or emphasised with highlighters, codes and arrows etc

- a 'radiant hierarchy' is created as ideas radiate from the centre

- unique shapes make the information memorable

- printing words rather than cursive writing makes it easier for the recall

- word length should equal line length 

- curved lines create visual rhythm 

- connected lines create structure and relationships between information

- boxes around information can help highlight information 

- moving around the mindmap to different points can also help  

- means bringing ideas about a topic / concept and linking them to make relationships e.g. cause and effect, compare and contrast, important and not, problems and solutions 

- helps with brainstorming, identifying new opportunities, organising, managing projects, teaching , studying and showing information

- it is a visual thinking tool which uses memeory, learning, creativity and analysis 

- uses imagery, colour and visual spatial arrangement 

- uses keywords which act as triggers for associations leading to new ideas 

- having a word per branch allows information to be chunked into topics and themes

- this technique uses various skills which leads to whole brain thinking and mental shortcuts 

- colour coding allows links from the visual to the logical and includes categorising, highlighting, analysing, identifying and making connections 

- coloured images are more engaging than monochromatic images

- images act as visual stimuli to recall information and are a universal language

- it is a way of storing, organizing, prioritising, learning , reviewing and memorising infromation

- it summarises and creates an overview of information

- visual maps don't have to have images

Benefits of mindmapping:

 Rules for mindmapping:

https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/1_studyskills/study_pdf/mindmap.pdf

http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/mind-mapping-information-and-advice/how-to-make-a-mind-map/

https://imindmap.com/how-to-mind-map/

https://blog.iqmatrix.com/how-to-mind-map