If the option is turned off, you can freely arrange your nodes on the map without any restrictions. With the option “Smart Layout” turned on, your map can either grow to the left, to the right, or simultaneously to both directions. However, you can also individually change the appearance of either your whole map or its elements: You can choose between a number of themes, adjust the background color, define in detail the color and the form of nodes, and so forth. There you can also search for text occurrences, or, if applicable, display open to-do items.Įven if you only open up MindNode and start out mind mapping, the result will look pretty: Every new branch gets its own color according to a harmonious theme, nodes automatically rearrange, and the lower you get in the hierarchy, the thinner the branches and braces get. On the right hand side you can display a bar for either the inspector, which lets you adjust the visuals of the map, or an hierarchic outline of your content. In the center there’s the canvas for the creation of mind maps. Mind mapping with MindNode is fun, because the app is well designed and intuitive to use. What’s more, you can add a sticker (Mind Node comes with a selection) or a custom image to a node, attach a note, and even assign a checkbox and therefore turn a node into a to-do item. Everything is readable and looks uncluttered, even pretty. Also, you can quickly reorganize the map elements via drag & drop, and fold the contents of nodes for a better overview. Other than when mind mapping with pen and paper, you will never run out of space, because your virtual canvas is endless. In next to no time you can create a colorful map that resembles a tree with branches and braces.

Once you’ve put down the topic, you can add and specify its aspects in so-called nodes. MindNode makes creating mind maps incredibly easy. The fields of application are practically endless. You can use it at work for brainstorming for a new project, for planning a holiday trip or a wedding, or for organizing research for an article or a book.

You’ve probably heard of mind mapping before – it’s a great technique to generate ideas, visualize complex issues, cluster information and organize thoughts. So, if you’re a writer looking for new ways to boost your creativity and sort your thoughts, make sure to check it out. What’s more, MindNode integrates nicely with Ulysses: You can easily turn a mind map into a written outline, or – vice versa – turn your notes into a beautiful map. MindNode, made by our friends IdeasOnCanvas, is a beautiful mind mapping app for Mac, iPad and iPhone.

Mindnode for both mac and iphone