Visual thinking tools

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Visual thinking tools is a module in visual thinking school, a course designed to help you learn how to think and communicate better using the visual part of your brain.

The right tools can help you think better. Probably the best tool for any kind of thinking is still the pencil or pen and paper combination. It never crashes, it takes no time to start up, it's light as a feather and quite portable.

There are plenty of computer-based visual thinking tools as well, but this module focuses on the real-world variety.

Here are some tools to improve your visual thinking, either as an individual or in a group.

Markers add a color dimension 

Color sparks creative thoughts. Having colored markers handy can help generate great ideas.

But remember -- flipchart markers and dry-erase markers don't mix!

If you do happen to accidentally use a flipchart marker on a dry-erase board, here's a cool trick to removing it. Carefully draw over the lines with a dry-erase marker, then erase as you normally would.

New Year's Day 2010 by Draco2008

New Year's Day 2010

New Year's Day 2010 by Draco2008

New Year's Day 2010

Village Pancake House Sign by Mr. T in DC

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markers by Andrepax

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Woodrow Wilson Bridge Marker 2 by Mr. T in DC

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Woodrow Wilson Bridge Marker by Mr. T in DC

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Visual thinking spaces
Thinking spaces can be anywhere. As you work on your visual thinking you will find that some spaces are good for thinking and others are not.
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Dave Gray is the founder and CEO of XPLANE, the visual thinking company. The company's vision was formed and continues to be driven by Dave's passion...

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