METHOD OF CREATIVE THINKING - MINDMAP

One way to generate idea creatively is by using the method of mind-mapping. Different people have different way of visualizing their mind map, some may use drawings and words to construct their mind map but others may only use words in their mind map.

Normally people use mind-mapping method to guide them to do their brainstorming on certain area of work that they are working on. Unlike any other technique, mind mapping allows simultaneous organization of complex relationships. Mind map consist of hierarchical relationship which links one thing to another.

There 2 types of mind map, Associated mind map and Logical mind map.


LOGICAL MIND MAP



In logical mind map, the words are connected in stereotype manner where people can easily understand what are being told in the mind map. Basically it is made up of logical information and knowledge where people will directly interpret the output from the mind map easily. Strong structure of logical mind map allows effective information and knowledge transfer.


ASSOCIATED MIND MAP



This kind of mind map uses random words that originally related to the main idea. Any word that are related to one another will be included to form associated mind map. Some of the ideas that came up with this mind map are usually are brilliant one because this kind of mind map allows people to think out of the box, and came up with good and fresh idea. The hierarchy in associated mind map is uncertain because there are so many related keywords included in one mind map.




A mind map about myself, a simple explanation about me.