MINDSCAPING, developed by Nancy Margulies, is a system that uses pictures, visual metaphors, symbols, color and the space on a page to create a graphic representation of ideas. Although they are similar to mind maps, Mindscapes are free flowing, allowing for use of phrases and sentences, beginning anywhere on the page, and focusing on the visual and symbolic representations of ideas. The outcome of both processes is that you can SEE your ideas and the relationships among them. When you view a Mindscape you are seeing a system.

Sometimes one picture is worth a thousand words...
 

Information Flow Mindscape

The advantage of non-linear note-taking is that it engages both the logical, sequential processing style of the brain and the creative, holistic style as well. With these processes you can think creatively, record ideas rapidly and present them to others in a compelling and engaging format.

This Mindscape was created while a story was being told by a corporate executive.

This is a conversation at a Café event recorded live: