# visual thinking _(unsorted)_ notes on using visuals to understand thinking. ![[d53e332f4038133b0dbe15fbbd626373_MD5.jpg]] > As we receive information, our brains create mental models to interpret it through visualization (what is this?) and connection (how does this thing relate to this other thing?). When we present ideas visually, we're effectively interpreting it at the same time. This makes it easier for others to understand, which in turn makes communication and collaboration easier and more productive. > > — [Cecilia Bergman](https://partandsum-os.notion.site/Get-started-with-visual-thinking-even-if-you-can-t-draw-4cb3aeb12ba345379ab56edb5f9a3e99) - **generate** - create & explore - **analyze** - organize & plan - **synthesize** - clarify & communicate --- sketchnote, visual mapping, focus on relationships --- > The real goal of sketching is functional. It's about generating ideas, solving problems, and communicating ideas more effectively with others. > > — [Mike Rohde](https://alistapart.com/article/sketching-the-visual-thinking-power-tool/) 1. variety of ideas quickly 2. explore alternatives 3. foster better discussions [my sketchnote pinterest board](https://pin.it/5pd4uFxTn) --- ## the visual alphabet a set of 12 "letters" that make up all drawing marks. |800]] [visual frameworks](https://visualframeworks.com) - collection of 100 different visual layouts to help organize thinking. ### keep drawing 1. quantity leads to quality 2. constraints necessary for creativity 3. action comes before motivation 4. remove "thinking" as procrastination Children's book author and illustrator Mo Willems once said, "Cartoons are merely a bunch of shapes put together in the right order, just like your name is a bunch of letters put together in the right order. And letters are just a bunch of shapes." ![[785fea91012e76f688e0ee50a82e1165_MD5.jpeg]] --- Learn more… - [Alphabets and Logographs](https://eleganthack.com/alphabets-and-logographs/) - [Drawing Substantially Activates the Brain to Learn and Understand](https://www.bigpaperstrategy.com/drawing-is-learning/) - [Get started with visual thinking (even if you can’t draw)](https://partandsum-os.notion.site/Get-started-with-visual-thinking-even-if-you-can-t-draw-4cb3aeb12ba345379ab56edb5f9a3e99) - [Learn to Think on Paper (12 Creatives Show You How)](https://cathyhutchison.medium.com/12-creatives-who-will-inspire-you-to-think-on-paper-aebd99c067eb) - [Sketching: The Visual Thinking Power Tool](https://alistapart.com/article/sketching-the-visual-thinking-power-tool/) - [Visual Thinking Reading List](https://xplaner.com/suggested-reading/visual-thinking-reading-list/) - [What is Visual Thinking?](https://xplaner.com/visual-thinking-school/) - [Use these visual thinking tools to explore, clarify, and communicate your ideas](https://medium.com/luminary-lab/use-these-visual-thinking-tools-to-explore-clarify-and-communicate-your-ideas-3b493d016b18) --- I'm always looking for more resources to share with students. If you have suggestions, please get in contact. This [uncopyrighted](https://uncopyright.org/)content is shared freely with the internet. --- tags: #visual-thinking #resources home: [[! visual thinking]]