Trends are moving towards the emergence of site customization based on user state. We will cover practical development examples on using user interest and identity data mining techniques to be able to determine the emotional ease, frustration levels, and intention of users, and customize the user experience based on that.
1 Pixel to the Left: Why Visual Design Details MatterEmily Rawitsch
Although we have all heard someone passionately declare, “UX is not UI,” visual design is a fundamental part of the user experience. Good design is in the details. It builds trust. It creates hierarchy of information. It makes buttons look clickable. It has the power to transform a functional experience into a delightful experience.
So how we can ensure that the visual details we design are brought to life as intended? Can moving an object 1 pixel to the left really make a difference? In an attempt to find a common language between designers and developers, we will discuss what details are worth fighting for versus when to let go.
Photography for Nonprofits: When Pictures Speak A Thousand DOLLARSBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Laura Huth-Rhoades will show you the difference great photos make in nonprofit communications and teach you easy, quick, and no-cost techniques for upping your nonprofit’s photo game.
Closing Keynote Presentation from the Financial Times Water Summit from Doug ...Ecolab
How can business achieve growth in an era of water scarcity? Ecolab is on the ground at more than one million customer locations globally and is seeing a mindset shift - business is starting to think of water as a contributor to value creation, and make proactive water management decisions before policy demands action. Current technology can significantly reduce industrial water use - a risk-adjusted price for water helps drive priority investments that save money and enable growth. Industrial automation and data analytics are providing much-needed insights. We can take action now to secure or future prosperity.
Trends are moving towards the emergence of site customization based on user state. We will cover practical development examples on using user interest and identity data mining techniques to be able to determine the emotional ease, frustration levels, and intention of users, and customize the user experience based on that.
1 Pixel to the Left: Why Visual Design Details MatterEmily Rawitsch
Although we have all heard someone passionately declare, “UX is not UI,” visual design is a fundamental part of the user experience. Good design is in the details. It builds trust. It creates hierarchy of information. It makes buttons look clickable. It has the power to transform a functional experience into a delightful experience.
So how we can ensure that the visual details we design are brought to life as intended? Can moving an object 1 pixel to the left really make a difference? In an attempt to find a common language between designers and developers, we will discuss what details are worth fighting for versus when to let go.
Photography for Nonprofits: When Pictures Speak A Thousand DOLLARSBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Laura Huth-Rhoades will show you the difference great photos make in nonprofit communications and teach you easy, quick, and no-cost techniques for upping your nonprofit’s photo game.
Closing Keynote Presentation from the Financial Times Water Summit from Doug ...Ecolab
How can business achieve growth in an era of water scarcity? Ecolab is on the ground at more than one million customer locations globally and is seeing a mindset shift - business is starting to think of water as a contributor to value creation, and make proactive water management decisions before policy demands action. Current technology can significantly reduce industrial water use - a risk-adjusted price for water helps drive priority investments that save money and enable growth. Industrial automation and data analytics are providing much-needed insights. We can take action now to secure or future prosperity.
1. Basics of Mind Mapping for Business
and Beyond
November 10, 2009
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2. Agenda
a) Visual thinking
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3. Agenda
a) Visual thinking
b) How can mind maps help you
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4. Agenda
a) Visual thinking
b) How can mind maps help you
c) How to create a mind map
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5. Agenda
a) Visual thinking
b) How can mind maps help you
c) How to create a mind map
d) Mind maps in Business
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6. Agenda
a) Visual thinking
b) How can mind maps help you
c) How to create a mind map
d) Mind maps in Business
e) Mind maps in Personal Life
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7. Agenda
a) Visual thinking
b) How can mind maps help you
c) How to create a mind map
d) Mind maps in Business
e) Mind maps in Personal Life
f) Tools available for creating a mind map
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8. What is
Visual Thinking?
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9. Using pictures to solve problems
Visual Thinking = Thinking about complex issues
Communicating effectively
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10. You don't have to be an artist
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11. How your brain works
Left Brain Right Brain
• logic • big picture
• numbers • rhythm, color
• words • imagination
• details • daydreaming
• sequence • spatial
• linearity • gestalt (global)
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12. The brain is a radiant thinking machine
• Five major functions
– Receiving
– Holding
– Analyzing
– Outputting
– Controlling
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13. How creating mind maps can help you?
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18. The list goes on and on…
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19. For a list of 100
uses of
mind maps
Visit the Mind Map Inspiration Website
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20. Definition of mind mapping
A mind map is a visual form of note taking used
to represent words, ideas, tasks, and items
linked to a central key word or idea.
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21. How to create a
mind map
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27. Refine your ideas
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28. 10 Key Elements of a Mindmap
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29. Here’s the starting point for a Goals for 2010 map
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30. Mind Maps in Your Business Life
• Weekly Planner
• Control time management
• Project Management
• Meeting Notes
• Plan presentations
• Plan an event
• Brainstorm ideas for corporate blogs
• Create your resume
• Plan a website
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35. Mind Maps in Your Personal Life
• Explore your strength
• Prioritize your goals
• Manage your day/month/year
• Manage household projects
• Plan your life
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40. Types of software
1. Desktop for Mac/PC which are bought
2. Web Based – free or by monthly subscription
3. Mobile – iPhone/iPod touch, Pocket PC and Blackberry
4. Open Source Mind mapping for Mac/PC
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42. Web Based Mind Mapping
• MindMeister
• Bubbl.us
• Comapping
• Mapul
• Mind42
• Mindomo
• SpinScape (beta)
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43. Mobile Mind Mapping
• iPhone/iPod Touch
– iBlueSky
– Mindmeister
– MindManager
– iThoughts
• Blackberry
– Mindberry
• Window Mobile
– Pocket Mindmap (Pocket PC)
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44. Free Open Source Mind Mapping Software
• Freemind (PC/Mac/Linux)
• Dropmind
• Edraw MindMap
• XMind (PC/Mac)
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45. Resources
• Mind Map Inspiration Blog
• Mindjet Corporate Blog
• Mind Mapping Software Blog
• Biggerplate - Mind Map library
• Mappio – Mind Map library
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47. Email: info@shelley-ann.com
Twitter: @sajwest
Website: www.shelley-ann.com
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48. Photo Credits
The images on slides 8,11,14, 18, 21, 37 & 44 are licensed from
iStockphoto.com for use within this document. If you wish to use them you
should purchase a license from iStockPhoto.com.
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