One way to significantly improve the quality of your mind maps and the effectiveness of how they communicate your intended meaning to others is to include a legend in them.
Archives for January 2013
Leverage the awesome power of links in your mind maps
Today’s mind mapping software supports a remarkable number of link types, which can vastly increase the power of your visual diagrams. Here’s what’s possible, along with some tips on when and how to utilize them.
How to add visual dimension to your mind maps with a background image or color
Many mind mapping programs enable you to add a background image or pattern to your mind maps. But using this feature can be tricky. Here are some tips to do so effectively.
How to use icons and symbols to improve the clarity of your mind maps
Icons and symbols are small visual elements that you can attach to topics in your mind maps, which add meaning and context to them. These miniature images can be used to depict priority, types of activities, tasks, and types of information and ideas.
Increase the visual impact of your mind maps with images and color
Images add visual interest to your mind maps. They can be utilized as the central topic of your map, or attached to other topics, and add a wealth of meaning and context to your maps.