UX Designers and E-commerce Managers
Designing the navigation menu and filter logic for an online art and design boutique
Use cases
About
The Modern Times Information Architecture mind map is a structured taxonomy designed for curators, interior designers, and retail managers to organize contemporary art and furniture collections. This Modern Times template covers 83 distinct nodes, providing a comprehensive Modern Times cheat sheet for categorizing high-end inventory. The architecture is split into two primary domains: Gallery and Furniture. Within the Gallery branch, it distinguishes between 'Original Art' and 'MT Editions', while the Furniture branch provides a deep dive into 'Vintage' and 'Contemporary' classifications. By utilizing this framework, users can systematically tag items by attributes such as 'Designer / Brand', 'Material', and 'Style', ensuring a consistent digital or physical cataloging system for modern design assets.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Gallery Curators and Private Collectors
Organizing a physical gallery inventory or a private vintage furniture collection
Database Administrators and Catalogers
Creating a consistent tagging system for a digital asset management (DAM) database
How to use this template
Step 1
Open the template in Xmind
Download and open the .xmind file to view the full 83-node information architecture on the main sheet.
Step 2
Customize the classification nodes
Navigate to the 'Gallery' or 'Furniture' branches and modify the 'Style' or 'Material' nodes to match your specific inventory.
Step 3
Export for implementation
Use the Export feature to save your architecture as an image or PDF to share with your web development or curation team.
Frequently asked questions
This template is designed to provide a standardized structure for organizing art and furniture data. It helps users categorize items like 'Wall Art' and 'Vintage' furniture using consistent attributes, making it ideal for inventory management, website navigation planning, or gallery curation.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can easily expand the 'Contemporary' or 'Vintage' nodes to include specific sub-categories like lighting, seating, or storage to fit your specific collection needs.
Absolutely. The hierarchical structure of 'Type', 'Material', and 'Style' mirrors the filtering logic used in modern e-commerce platforms, making it an excellent blueprint for designing site menus and product metadata.
The 'Gallery' section separates unique pieces under 'Original Art' from reproducible works under 'MT Editions', allowing you to track 'Size' and 'Artist' details specifically for edition-based inventory.
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