14. 1st visual map?
A famous diagram is the Mindmap, a visual
map with branches. It conveys information in a
specific way: categorization.
Visual diagrams as such are not new. They are
around for centuries, dating back to Porphyry
of Tyros, a philosopher who visualized the
categories of Aristotle (see illustration).
source: Wikipedia & Bact.cc
15. Categorization
Tips for drawing mindmaps:
• use single words or simple phrases
• use a font that is pleasant to read.
• use different colors to separate topics.
• use symbols, images and icons
• using cross-linkages between related
topics
source: Edraw
16. Shape & form
Tips for drawing mindmaps:
• use single words or simple phrases
• use a font that is pleasant to read.
• use different colors to separate topics.
• use symbols, images and icons
• using cross-linkages between related
topics
source: Edraw
