Software developers who like to quickly capture their ideas using freeform sketches but also need to create formal UML, ERD or wireframe diagrams are the ideal audience for a new tool called DGM. Its developer, Seoul-based MK Labs, is no stranger to visual thinking tools. It also offers StarUML, a software modeling tool, and Frame0, […]
The Brave New World of visual thinking tools [WEBINAR]
A recording of my comprehensive overview of 7 types of visual thinking tools is now available – along with a new map of resources I mentioned. It’s available to Mind Mapping Insider members.
A critical look at Canva’s new whiteboarding tool
Graphics giant Canva recently added whiteboarding to its already extensive toolset. Is this a good thing? Maybe. Maybe not. Here’s my review.
The new Visual Thinking Tools Roadmap brings clarity to an evolving landscape
Welcome to the world’s first Visual Thinking Tools Roadmap. It contains over 100 tools in 15 categories to help you solve complex challenges.
Creately boldly goes where no diagramming tool has gone before
Creately, a web-based diagramming tool, recently unveiled a significant update that changes the game for this genre of visual productivity applications. It now incorporates a database into its workspaces, views and diagrams. Here’s what that makes possible.
How Mural’s new diagramming and mind mapping tools are transforming remote work
visual collaboration pioneer Mural, which recently added collaborative mind mapping and diagramming tools to its popular platform. Here’s the thinking behind them, and how they’re enabling remote work.
How SmartDraw is reimagining diagramming
I recently interviewed executives from SmartDraw about the new era of connected diagramming it’s helping to create with its growing family of integrations. This new direction includes auto-generation of diagrams from Active Directory and AWS data, creating diagrams from within Confluence and sharing them easily with others.
How to open a “passing lane” in your thinking
What if the tools you use enabled you to open up the mental equivalent of a passing lane to help you sidestep writer’s block and capture new lines of thinking – without losing momentum on your main project?
MindManager 2020 debuts co-editing, content capture tool and Excel Data Mapper
Corel continues to make big strides in advancing the functionality of its flagship mind mapping program, MindManager. With the recent release of MindManager 2020, the developer has enhanced the ability of individuals and teams to collaborate, work with data and streamline common tasks.
Lucidchart integration with Microsoft Teams: a closer look
Diagramming software developer Lucidchart recently announced that its web-based toolset is now integrated with Microsoft Teams. So I reached out to their development team to learn more about what this connectivity makes possible. Here’s what I learned.