Mind Map

Mind mapping, introduced by Tony Buzan is a great tool for idea generation and brainstorming.It enhance both sides of the human brain and widely used in taking notes, research or generating new ideas. A creative Mind Map is able to stimulate and create interest to the individual and also to the viewer.

Method Creative Thinking; Logical and Associated mind map Technique

1) Logical Mind Map

The Logical Mind Map is directly connected to stereotypes. The Logical mind map comprises of solely stereotype words. Which means that every word or image that is put within the mind map is directly related to the central subject through its links.

2) Associated Mind Map

Using an associated mind map we are able to generate random words and also show the links between words that seemingly have no connection.

Logical Mind Maps & Stereotypes

Before beginning a Logical mind map we have to understand what a Stereotype is; below is the definition of the word.

Definitions of stereotypes

ster·e·o·type

A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image. One that is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type.

ster·e·o·typed, ster·e·o·typ·ing, ster·e·o·types

To make a stereotype of.To characterize by a stereotype: “Elderly Americans are the neglected sector of the fashion industry, stereotyped by blue hair and polyester pantsuits” (American Demographics).

To give a fixed, unvarying form to.

The Rules Of Logical Mind Mapping

• Try to make the subject more dominant than the rest of the words and images in the mind map.
• Decide on the main categories of the subject before executing on mind map.
• Try to have the different categories in different colors, to make it easier to identify.
• Try to use drawings or images to make your mind map more interesting and personal.
• The ideal mind map should be shaped like the roots of a tree, branching out from a center.
• It is OK to repeat words or even interlink certain words.

Try to make your mind map neat and easily legible. REMEMBER one of the

aims of the mind map is to create interest and to be able to access information easily.

Benefit of Logical Mind-Mapping Technique;

• It is a concise way of listing and categorizing a mass of information.
• The relationship between each word will help trigger memories and greatly reduce the amount of note taking and assist in the understanding of the subject.
• The more interesting the mind map the greater the interest that the on looker will have in the information.
• The usage of images along side with word will again create interest for the mind map as well as assist in triggering a memory of the subject.

Associated Mind Maps & Random Word

Using an associated mind map we are able to be able to generate random words and also show the links between words that seemingly have no connection. Below is the defin

ition for the word Random.

Definition of Random

Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective: random movements.

A Random word is a word that does not have any clear or direct connection to the subject matter. The Random word is a key element in the Idea Generation process, esp

ecially in the use of Random Association.

In the creation of an Associated mind map there will be the presence of

Stereotype and Random words. The difference between the Logical mind map and the Associated mind map is the frame of mind when executing the mind map. Here are some rules to creating

an Associated mind map.

Exercise 1 : We need to create some mind map for our friend. For my mind map, its created by Nur Amira Syafina.

Exercise 2 : We should choose 3 random word from this mind map and use it with mortar and pestle.

At above is mortar and pestle

1) Sun : I used mortar to replace the cap and pestle to fan. This picture shows that guy is wearing a hat and fan to reduce the heat of sun.

2. Sound : I have change television to mortar and microphone into to pestle. This guy was singing and produce the sound of music.

3. Traditional : I have choose bed and change to mortar and pillow to pestle. That guy was sleeping above the mortar and pestle.