43 Intricate Mind Map Illustrations

For the uninitiated, a mind map is a graphical organization of ideas and concepts that can be used to facilitate the generation of ideas and the learning process.

The reason why this has been argued to be more effective than the traditional method of learning (e.g. rote learning, linear text reading, etc) is because such structuring of ideas and concepts resembles the way our brain works – i.e. via links or associations.

Mind mapping is done by connecting one idea to another with the aid of colors and images to tap both sides of our brains. When that happens, creativity gets a boost without compromising our sense of logic.

If you’re thinking of how you can start adopting mind mapping in your learning or brainstorming needs, check out these 43 great examples of how mind maps can be made.

The variety of these examples only goes to show that there’s no one right way to create a mind map. It all depends on your preferences and the topic of choice.

#1 – Course Structure @Sam Bradd

#2 – Global Rewind @Sam Bradd

#3 – L’art Invisible @Marion Charreau

#4 – Metaphore Sur Le Cerveau @Philippe Boukobza

#5 – Another Life Mindmap @Astrid Morganne

#6 – Learning Styles @Astrid Morganne

#7 – Art & Design @Ian Gowdie

#8 – Seven Da Vincian Principles @Thum Cheng Cheong

#9 – The Art Of Mind Mapping @Thum Theng Cheong

#10 – Creating Powerful Learning Experiences @Thum Cheng Cheong

#11 – Creativity & Innovation @Thum Cheng Cheong

#12 – Time Management @Thum Cheng Cheong

#13 – Personal Development @Thum Cheng Cheong

#14 – Dreams @Thum Cheng Cheong

#15 – Workshop @Thum Cheng Cheong

#16 – Rules Of Mind Map @Thum Cheng Cheong

#17 – Who Moved My Cheese @Thum Cheng Cheong

#18 – Visual Thinking @Pooja Thacker

#19 – My Living Space @Pooja Thacker

#20 – Better Earth @Priyanka Tiwari

#21 – Diabetes @Creativeinspiration

#22 – Doing Things Differently @Paul Foreman

#23 – Peace Of Nature @Paul Foreman

#24 – Drawing The Line Of Forgiveness @Paul Foreman

#25 – How Might Our Buildings Combine With Nature @Paul Foreman

#26 – How to Focus in the Age of Distraction @Jane Genovese

#27 – Get Ready For Exams @Jane Genovese

#28 – Inauguration 2009 @Learn to Learn

#29 – Math Mind Map @Learn to Learn

#30 – Mind Skills @Shev Gul

#31 – Exercise Motivation @Shev Gul

#32 – The Breathing Code @Shev Gul

#33 – Matt Bacak @Matt Bacak

#34 – Annie’s Mind Map Of Her Cranium Contents @Sucky Poo Poo

#35 – Taiwan @Teddy Ni

#36 – Global Understanding @Shubham Kumar Singh

#37 – Tree House at APQC Complex @APQC

#38 – Siviglia @D Plastino

#39 – Getting It Done @Dan Porter & James Baylay

#40 – Choosing The Platform @Dan Porter & James Baylay

#41 – Next Generation Handhelds @Dan Porter & James Baylay

#42 – Handheld Basics @Dan Porter & James Baylay

#43 – Playing Made Easy @Margaret Brandman