Start Smarter with a Concept

Diagram

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From the film “Ten Bullets” by Tom Sachs http://vimeo.com/34901903

From the film “Ten Bullets” by Tom Sachs http://vimeo.com/34901903

From the film “Ten Bullets” by Tom Sachs http://vimeo.com/34901903

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There’s nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept.

- Ansel Adams, photographer

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Clarity is empowering.

When you don’t know what you believe, everything becomes an argument.

- Jason Fried & David Heinemeier HanssonRework p. 44, 2010

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Minding your isness…

How do we know we’re

finished?

Where does this project fit?

It’s a good idea, but is it “us”?

I don’t understand.

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Never delegate understanding.

- Charles Eames

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Building Concept Diagrams

Concept Modeling is a

results in

Concept Diagram(s)

Process

Concept Diagrams are also called

Concept Models

Concept Maps

Nouns connected by Verbs

Concept (noun)

Concept (noun)

Proposition

link (verb)

knowledge is assimilated in the framework of what we already know

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CONSTRUCTIVISMBASICALLY...

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Ask a question.

Novak, J. D. & A. J. Cañas, The Theory Underlying Concept Maps and How to Construct and Use Them, Technical Report IHMC CmapTools 2006-01 Rev 01-2008, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, 2008

What did I learn at the IA Summit?

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Make a List

Nouns Verbs

Nouns ------ members authors events sales

Verbs ------ join author attend buy

Materials Review

Expert Interviews

Competitive Research

Mindmapping

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Arrange the pieces.

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Make connections.

IA Summit was in

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San Diego

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Refine and test.

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Building Concept Diagrams:Focus Gather Arrange Link Refine

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Concept diagrams in practice.

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COORDINATION

COORDINATION

+

brand

company

CONVERSATION

Facebook Page

Complete Vehicle

Inventory

Dealership Information

Homescreen Icon

Website Portal

available at

idealer.co/dealername

is built byis a

Service

for

that powers

Native Mobile Apps for Auto Dealerships

used by

DealershipCustomers

Dealership Staff

to enhance the relationship

and communication with

used to

manage

Auto Dealers

designed for featuring

Apple's App Store

Android Marketplace

iPhoneiPad iPod

Multiple Android Devices

Twitter Profile

YouTube

Google Plus

Push Messages

about

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News

Special Offers

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In-App Photos & Graphics

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Parking Assistant

Vehicle Manuals

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Locations

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Vehicle Photos

Detailed Descriptions

Links to more info

Overall Look

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Use concept models for yourself. Ultimately, they are the most selfish, introspective, and self-indulgent artifact...

- Dan M. BrownCommunicating Design, 2nd Edition, p.65

CONVERSATION

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FACILITATION

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Thanks.

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Repeat icon by Greenwave, from The Noun Project

Idea exchange icon by Luis Prado, from The Noun Project

Question icon by Marc Orro, from The Noun Project