Incorporating visual communication techniques in your marketing and social media efforts can significantly increase their effectiveness. Here are four valuable tips for crafting high-impact visual marketing campaigns.
7 visual social media experts you should follow on Google+
Visual social media is hot right now. Here is a helpful mind map of 7 experts you should follow on Google Plus.
The fishbone diagram: An essential visual tool for problem solving
Fishbone diagrams, also known as cause and effect or Ishikawa diagrams, are useful for determining the root cause of a problem or challenge. Here’s how to create one.
Droptask brings a rich visual interface to task management
Droptask is a new web-based visual task management application that aims to help individuals and small teams to manage tasks and projects more effectively. However, in its current early beta stage, it’s missing several essential features.
How to cultivate a signature visual style
When you’re creating visual diagrams and infographics, it makes a lot of sense to cultivate a “signature” style that is recognizable anywhere. That’s exactly what Gerry Moran has done with his informative “blueprint” infographics.
LucidChart raises the bar for diagramming applications
LucidChart, a new web-based diagramming and visual thinking application, has raised the bar for this genre of software with superlative usability and a wealth of advanced features that will delight power users. Yet it’s intelligently designed so it won’t overwhelm first-time users.
How to set up your mobile “super brain”: My interview with Jenz Johnson
I recently had an opportunity to interview Jenz Johnson, author of the awesome new book, Mobo Brain: A Guide to Mobile Brainpower. It outlines some simple but powerful methods that anyone can use to transform their smartphones and tablets into a powerful second brain.
New e-course adds compelling visual elements to the practice of business model design
If you’ve been looking for an effective visually-oriented method to brainstorm and explore new business models for your organization, a new video e-course can show you the way.
An innovative design for a “compass map” diagram
Want to show a sense of purpose or direction in your mind maps? Then consider creating a “compass map” like this one, inspired by a new nutritional information program launched by global food giant Nestlé.
Sketchnoting: A closer look with its developer, Mike Rohde
Listen to my podcast with Mike Rohde, author of The Sketchbook Handbook. We discuss the thinking behind sketchnoting, why visual thinking is valuable today and creating sketchnotes on tablets.