A Mind Map’s use of colour, imagery and
visual connections is informal, organic – and
essential to its proper functioning.
A Mind Map can become a thing of considerable beauty in its own right. I have
seen some Mind Maps that have literally taken my breath away, such as the fine
example from China on
page 132
. This Mind Map was created by Richard Lin, a
former businessman who is today a successful life coach, public speaker,
university mentor and master Mind Mapper.
Take a long, hard look at this wonderful Mind Map. What imagery can you see?
What do you think this Mind Map is about?
Did you notice the computer screen underneath the central heading? Richard’s
Mind Map is describing the brain as a “neck-top computer”, and each of the
branches relates to a key principle of Mind Mapping, such as the use of colour,
dimension and association. It’s a masterpiece of Mind Mapping and I love it!
To check whether you are looking at a true Mind Map, consider the
following:
Is there a clear central concept?
Is there a clear central image
depicting that concept?
Does the diagram radiate
from the centre?
Is there always one word
per branch?
Are there any images?
Is colour used throughout?
Is the Mind Map clear?
Is the Mind Map natural and
organic in appearance?
Is the Mind Map highly
visually appealing?
If the answer to any of these questions is “no”, you are not looking at a
true Mind Map.
Mind Map on the brain as a neck-top computer by Richard Lin
With time and practice, you too will develop
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