The Creativity & Productivity Blog
The Creativity & Productivity Blog
Sometimes less is simply less – at least when it comes to work environments. While the ‘lean enterprise’ approach has optimized manufacturing processes in companies for decades, some firms have taken it a step too far by adopting the ‘lean’ philosophy in […]
At MeisterLabs, we did our first usability test last year on our mind mapping product, MindMeister. As a team that focuses on designing attractive and easy-to-use software, the test was an eye-opening experience. It forced us to think long and hard about […]
Read article "Slave to the Ribbon: 4 Tough Questions in Software Design"
With the huge number of games now available on the market, there’s a lot of work that goes into coming up with a unique game design. We heard from the independent game developer, Garrett Williams, about how he uses MindMeister and G […]
Read article "Game Development with MindMeister & G Suite: A Success Story"
We tend to think of creativity as an artistic trait, but really, it’s about having a flexible mind that can make associations beyond everyday logic and thought patterns. Whether you’re a problem solver, a brainstormer, a maker, an analyst, or some combination of the lot, embracing and nurturing your creative mind will be beneficial in the long run.
Innovation. Whether you’re watching a recent TED talk or looking up Forbes’ 30 under 30, innovation is a word that will come up over and over again. But as it turns out, it’s not just a buzzword. The likes of Snapchat, who […]
Read article "3 Creative Leadership Methods to Spark the Next Big Idea"
Web design has changed a lot over the past decade, and so has our web app, MindMeister, which was launched in February 2007 as one of the first software-as-a-service tools. Now, 10 years later, MindMeister has more than 6 million users worldwide […]
This is a guest post by Eugene Rudyy, co-founder of design group Keepa, UX, UI and product designer at Fairy, Toast, Rove.me and more. This article was originally posted on Eugene’s Medium Blog. There are plenty of approaches UX and CX designers can choose […]
Read article "A Simple Way to Design UX/CX with Mind Maps in MindMeister"
With the festive season fast approaching, we thought we’d share with you a little known way of using MeisterTask to keep organized with an expert (and beautiful!) recipe planner. Between drinks receptions, decadent three course dinners and show-stopping deserts, it can be […]
Read article "Create a Beautiful Recipe Planner (in 6 Simple Steps)"
This is a guest post from Nitzan Gursky. Nitzan is the Marketing Team Leader at Infolinks, one of the largest monetization networks in the world and the company behind AdShop. Connect with Nitzan on LinkedIn. No advertising campaign can be a success […]
Read article "How to Mind Map Creative Advertising Ideas with MindMeister"
Have you ever asked yourself why mind mapping is becoming ever more popular among professionals and students alike? What is it that makes this technique so special and what are its benefits? In this article we’ve put together the main reasons why mind mapping is increasingly replacing other note taking formats in business and educational contexts. Read article “Why Mind Mapping?”
