1. Mind map
• A mind map is a diagram used to visually outline information. A
mind map is often created around a single word or text, placed in
the centre, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are
added. Major categories radiate from a central node, and lesser
categories are sub-branches of larger branches. Categories can
represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items related to a central key
word or idea.
• Mind maps can be drawn by hand, either as "rough notes" during a
lecture or meeting, for example, or as higher quality pictures when
more time is available. An example of a rough mind map is
illustrated.
2. Mood Board
• A mood board is a type of collage that may consist of
images, text, and samples of objects in a composition of the choice
of the mood board creator. Designers and others use mood boards
to develop their design concepts and to communicate to other
members of the design team.
• Mood boards are often used by graphic designers to enable a
person to illustrate visually the direction of style which they are
pursuing. However, mood boards can also be used to visually
explain a certain style of writing, or an imaginary setting for a
storyline. In short, mood boards are not limited to visual
subjects, but serve as a visual tool to quickly inform others of the
overall 'feel' (or 'flow') that a designer is trying to achieve. Creating
mood boards in a digital form may be easier and quicker, but
physical objects often tend to have a higher impact on people
because of the more complete palette of sensations physical mood
boards offer, in contrast with the black & white or colour-prints of a
digital mood board. Mood boards can also be painted too.
