I recently discovered a new Software dedicated to visual thinking. It’s downloadable for free here http://www.simplediagrams.com.
With SimpleDiagrams you can also create a clean mindmap, with organic branches and useful icons. See below
This software is very light, working under Adobe Air and then indifferently on Mac, Windows or Linux.
As using it , I was thinking about Dan Roam’s excellent book “The Back of the Napkin” that explains how to use Visual Thinking with simple pictures for solving problems or clarifyning complex situations . And it is exactly what SimpleDiagrams does : it helps using simple shapes, in a hand-drawn style in order to explain processes, arguments, etc ....With SimpleDiagrams you can also create a clean mindmap, with organic branches and useful icons. See below
Some Features :
- Drag, drop and size symbols from libraries
- Add photos and post-notes
- Various background styles (chalkboard, whiteboard, etc.)
- Save diagrams on your computer
- Export your diagram to PNG
Strengths
In my opinion, this software has several advantages:
In my opinion, this software has several advantages:
- Ability to create mind maps
- Encourages creativity through the use of visual metaphors.
- Encourages simplicity and clarity
- Works on Mac, Windows and Linux
- Easy to use
- Free version fully usable
- Clean, like hand drawn, visual rendering
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and add you there if missing.
You and your users may also find Hodges' model of interest as a conceptual springboard for creativity, reflection and innovation:
http://hodges-model.blogspot.com/
Best regards
PJ
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Thank for your comment. The links you added are very interesting and useful.
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