Mind maps and mood boards

• What is a mindmap?


  A visual diagram used for organising information or an essential topic using colour, images and texts.
• What are the two main components used in mind maps?


  Nodes (Identify concepts and ideas)

  Branches (Connect nodes and show their relationships)
• When are mind maps used?


  During early stages of productions
• What two ways can mindmaps be created by?


  Digitally

  Hand drawn
• How are digital mind maps beneficial for team professionals?


  As they can be shared, have unlimited space and allow easy colour coding.
• How are hand drawn mind maps ideal?


  They are ideal for individual brainstorming or team meetings. They are faster and easier to use.
• What is a mood board?


  A visual collage including colours, images, texts, patterns and textures to convey ideas, thoughts or feelings for a project
• What do moodboard stimulate?

  Creativity, generate ideas and serve as an easy to understand tool.
• What are the two types of mood boards?


  Digital and physical
• How can digital moodboard be created?


  Can be created using apps e.g Pinterest or graphic editing software.
• How can digital moodboards be enhanced?


  Moving images and sounds can be added
• What do physical mood boards involve?


  Collaging images, textures and text on a pinboard or a large sheet.
• What do physical mood boards provide?


  A tangible way to visualise goals and organise thoughts.
• State one purpose of a mood board

  • To stimulate creative and innovative approaches
• State one purpose of a mind map

  To record thoughts and ideas in a structured way
• State one use of a mood board

  To share thoughts, ideas and styles among a creative tea
• State one use of a mind map

  To illustrate all aspects of a project which need to be included in a work plan