Open Design System Map

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The Open Design System Map mind map template visualizes the interactions among ten key roles within the open design ecosystem, including public relation, manufacturer, prototyper, draught person, distributor, concept designer, Repository, Rapid prototyping workshop, student, and market. Developed collaboratively during the Open P2P Design workshop at NTU University, Singapore, in November 2009, this template serves as a cheat sheet for mapping stakeholder relationships in open design projects. The map is structured as a radial diagram with the central node 'Open Design System Map' branching into distinct roles, making it an ideal template for workshops, educational settings, and collaborative design sessions. This Open Design System Map template helps teams understand how roles like 'concept designer' and 'prototyper' interact with 'Repository' and 'market' to drive open innovation.

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When to use this template

Design facilitators and project managers

Planning an open design project and need to identify all stakeholder roles and their interactions.

Educators and students in design programs

Teaching a course on open design or collaborative product development.

Workshop organizers and makerspace coordinators

Running a rapid prototyping workshop and mapping how different roles contribute to the process.

How to use this template

Step 1

Open and Customize Stakeholder Roles

Open the template in Xmind and rename the default roles like concept designer or prototyper to match your specific project stakeholders.

Step 2

Define Responsibilities and Map Interactions

Add sub-nodes for specific responsibilities under each role and use relationship lines to visualize the interactions between different ecosystem participants.

Step 3

Finalize and Share the Ecosystem Map

Review your collaborative design map for accuracy before exporting it as an image or PDF to share with your workshop team.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Open Design System Map mind map template?

The template includes 10 key roles: public relation, manufacturer, prototyper, draught person, distributor, concept designer, Repository, Rapid prototyping workshop, student, and market, all connected to a central node.

How do I use this template for a design workshop?

Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize each role node by adding descriptions, responsibilities, or interaction arrows. Use it as a visual aid during brainstorming sessions.

Is this Open Design System Map template free and editable?

Yes, the template is free to download and fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to fit your project's specific roles.

What is the best way to map stakeholder interactions with this template?

Start by identifying your project's actual roles, then replace the default nodes. Use connecting lines to show relationships and dependencies between roles like 'manufacturer' and 'distributor'.

Can I use this template for educational purposes?

Absolutely. The template was originally developed at a university workshop and is ideal for teaching open design concepts, systems thinking, and stakeholder mapping.

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