VizThink4 Concept Mapping (Toronto)

Martin Cleaver from Blended Perspectives, David Gelb from York University/Sheridan College's Bachelor of Design program, and Michael Jones from Sheridan College/University of Toronto, Mississauga's Communication, Culture and Information Technology program will be presenting.

Thanks to Mark Dowds of Creationstep for the use of the space.

If reg hits 50 please add your name to the waiting list - capacity is set at that point as I can guarantee a spot for that many. I am actively working on a space that should hold 100-120 so I expect to increase capacity.

About VizThink4

VizThink4 builds from Mark and Michael's presentation of mindmapping in VizThink2 and is inspired by the hands-on facilitation done by XPLANE's Dave Gray and Scott Matthews' VizThink3. This interactive seminar will highlight differences and similarities between mind mapping and concept mapping through theoretical discussion, professional and academic case studies, applied design activities and investigation of computer-based tools for concept mapping.

It is not expected or assumed you've attended any previous VizThink - all are welcome, and the previous attendees are a good crowd ready to help out if you have questions.

What You Should Bring (if you can...)

PaperIndex Cards, 8.5x11", notepads etc., post-it notes| (to represent nodes)

Coloured Pens & MarkersMake sure you've got pens, pencils, sharpies with you| (for annotation and description)

Masking Tape (to note linking statements and keep all the above on the wall...)

Twine/String (to make links...)

What we need

Projector - anyone got one they can bring/loan? (Mark Cline to bring projector for Tuesday)

What is VizThink?

VizThink is intended to be a vehicle for the community to meet, learn and discuss the ideas around the notion of Visual Thinking. Ideally this type of session will give people the tools they need to express themselves in new ways regardless of artistic ability.

What VizThink ISN'T

Free Labour

This isn't a venue for obtaining free-talent/labour. The goal of the Design half of the evening isn't to finish your work for you but help you:

• get started/brainstorm
• get over a hurdle
• get feedback on something you've created.

A Lecture

While there will be a "presentation" component presenters will be encouraged to keep "talking at" the crowd to a minimum with a focus on "talking with". Presentations involve exercises, discussion, Q&A etc.

Come prepared to share, collaborate, contribute and most important, have fun!

Registration: Select "Edit page" at the top of this page/add your name/ select "Save"

1. Ryan Coleman | Clay Tablet Technologies
2. Mark Mulholland
3. Martin Cleaver
4. Malcolm Jones, see++
5. Don Booth
6. Dilawar
7. David Edwards
8. Martin Patrick McCurdy
9. Gavan Gibson
10. Andy Lee, Trapeze Media
11. Libin Pan
12. Kaleem
13. Simon P. Ditner
14. Ryan Gamble
15. Elise Herzig
16. David Gelb
17. Patrick Keenan
18. Pearl Chen
19. Rochelle Latinsky
20. Adam Clarkson
21. Saleem Khan
22. SachaChua
23. Tom Aratyn
24. Petra Schmitz
25. Greg Judelman
26. James Woods
27. Danielle P
28. Mark Cline (Mark to bring projector)
29. Hassan M
30. Sayem A
31. Lauren Greenway
32. MatthewBurpee
33. Kieran Huggins
34. Edwin Chan
35. Kevin Branigan
36. Mark Cidade
37. Bob Hutchison, Recursive Design
38. Andy Strote Context Creative
39. Rick Innis
40. April Dunford Infobright
41. Lee Dale, Smack Inc.

Waiting List:

If the Registration pile hits 50 please add your name here. Check back in the days leading up to the event in case you get promoted to the reg list. Capacity is expected to increase for this event!

Regrets:**

1. RohanJayasekera (unfortunately have to drop out because something has arisen at the same time that I must attend)