Design educators and permaculture practitioners
Preparing a workshop on sustainable design and ecological worldviews
About
The Design and Worldviews (wv of wv) mind map template explores how worldviews shape design and perception, covering 30 nodes across four main branches: Permaculture Worldview: Constructivist Engagement, WorldView Literacy, WV Defined, and Patrix. It defines worldview as 'beliefs, attitudes, principles that form a complex lens through which we make sense of the world and our actions in it.' The template contrasts constructivist engagement with protesting, emphasizes humans as inseparable from nature, and introduces the 'Patrix' concept—a patriarchal matrix that distorts reality. It also outlines key advantages of worldview literacy, such as analyzing coherence and evaluating compatibility. This Design and Worldviews template serves as a cheat sheet for understanding how worldviews influence design thinking and cultural narratives.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Social scientists and cultural analysts
Analyzing the underlying worldviews in political or cultural discourse
Curriculum designers and philosophy teachers
Developing a curriculum for worldview literacy and critical thinking
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch the Template File
Open the .xmind file in Xmind desktop or web application.
Step 2
Analyze the Core Structure
Review the four main branches: Permaculture Worldview, WorldView Literacy, WV Defined, and Patrix.
Step 3
Explore Detailed Subtopics
Expand each branch by clicking the plus icons to reveal subtopics like 'Memes' and 'Key Advantages.'
Step 4
Personalize Your Mind Map
Customize the template by adding your own nodes—right-click on any topic and select 'Add Subtopic.'
Step 5
Export and Share Results
Save your edited version as a new file or export it as an image or PDF for sharing.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 30 nodes across four branches: Permaculture Worldview: Constructivist Engagement, WorldView Literacy, WV Defined, and Patrix. It covers concepts like memes, design as a constructive tool, and key advantages of worldview literacy.
Use the WorldView Literacy branch to systematically explore worldview terrain. Apply the 'Analyze Coherence' and 'Evaluate for Compatibility' advantages to assess how different worldviews align or conflict within a cultural narrative.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to fit your specific analysis, such as expanding the 'Patrix' branch with contemporary examples.
The Patrix refers to the 'Patriarchal Matrix of Oppressions,' a system that distorts reality to maintain ecodestruction and social injustice. It is contrasted with the permaculture worldview's constructive engagement.
Absolutely. The template provides a structured framework for defining worldviews, exploring their components, and evaluating their coherence and compatibility, making it suitable for research papers or literature reviews.
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