Design Research: Mind Mapping

Overview

Mind mapping is a visual thinking tool that structures information and supports lateral thinking through rapid diagramming of thought process.

  • The design team creates a graphical representation of ideas and concepts
  • The map centers around the main idea with related ideas branching off from there
  • The map is a product of a stream of consciousness
  • May be done individually or as a team
  • It documents the thought process and reveals connections
  • The team uses the process to analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new ideas
Participants

Design team

Duration

1-2 hours

Result

Visual representation of thought process that helps synthesize diverse ideas

Output

Mind map diagram

Tools

Templates

Examples

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