China Digital and Social Media Landscape

Published a month ago by Zaheer Nooruddin from Burston Marsteller, this report is really awesome: the use of maps and graphics helps to see quickly and clearly the big picture of the Internet and social media landscape in China. I was surprised by the power of Social Media there, despite of the governmental control over Internet. It seems clearly that the number of Social Media Users will continue to grow in China during the next years.

D/BM China Digital & Social Media Landscape Report 2011 Burson-Marsteller

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Improve the visual impact of your mindmaps titles

Recently I came accross Flamingtext.com a very useful online resource for mind mapping, presentations, etc.

This is a free text generator that permits to create stunning titles for your mindmaps and improve their visual impact.

We can choose the style, the size and the colors and then export the result as a transparent image.  You can see an example below.

My first impressions of MindMaple

Mindmap created using MindMaple

End of 2011 a brand new Mind Mapping Software was launched: MindMaple.

I had the opportunity to try it during the last weeks and are here are my first impressions.

What I liked: The fluidity and ease to create and position freely items, the clean visual aspect of the mindmaps and the  and intuitive user interface . An original feature I found very useful: the ability to organize imported images and icons with folders and keywords, perfect for creating a personal icons library.

It is also easy to insert links, attachments, text notes and images into the subjects. You can combine different grow directions inside your mindmaps.

MindMaple has launched a blog and a Twitter account.

This is my first post about MindMaple, however I think writing further ones about this very interesting software.

Interesting Presentation : The Geography of Visual Thoughts

Today, reading the excellent Sabrina Bresciani's blog, I came accross this presentation. It was made using Prezi, one of the best non linear presentation tools. Enjoy.

The Geography of (Visual) Thought on Prezi

MatchWare Launches MindView 4 Mac

A few days ago MatchWare announced the launching of MindView4 for Mac.

In addition to the Microsoft Office integration, this new version features include a new formatting toolbar, the ability to record audio commentary as a sound note and attach the file to a mind map branch, open MindView 4 for PC files and the option to export a mind map as a PDF.

MindView 4 Mac’s new presentation mode displays information one branch at a time, enabling users to deliver dynamic, interactive presentations directly from the mind map. Focus mode empowers users to zoom-in on specific areas of the map, allowing participants a clear view of the specific information presented. Click here for more information.

The New York Museum of Modern Art acquired the Rebuilding Downtown Manhattan mind map

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After the 9/11 destruction of the New York City World Trade Center, Lisa Frigand a project specialist in economic development for the city's utility company Con Edison, was closely involved with the rebuilding of downtown Manhattan. Her efforts were often stymied by the web of individuals, groups and organizations involved. This could have been overwhelming, but fortunately she knew Mind Mapping specialist, David Hill, also of Con Edison. He had already introduced her to Mind Mapping. Ms. Frigand and Mr. Hill worked together gathering information from hundreds of sources including reports, brochures, magazines and the Internet, to create a poster-sized Mind Map (using MindManager Software)  of all the parties involved in the restoration of lower Manhattan. The main branches they created were government, civic, infrastructure, properties, victims and memorials. They also identified what was created after 9/11.
When the map was completed , it showed everyone involved and their connections in a brain-friendly manner. People involved with the rebuilding effort were able to see, not only the big picture, but also the detail of this enormous effort.