Aspiring permaculture designers and students
Starting a permaculture design course or self-study program
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About
The Project Design mind map template, created by Gaia University, provides a structured 44-node framework for learning permaculture design and project management. It covers six major branches: Intro, Gaia U, Defining a 'Project', Why become a Designer?, Learning Permaculture Design, and Getting a Job. The template defines a project as a 'designed intervention in a system' and emphasizes developing 'resiliency skills' through the '10 cycle rule' to achieve mastery. This Project Design template serves as both a cheat sheet for aspiring ecosocial designers and a practical guide for managing projects with ecological awareness.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Project managers and environmental activists
Planning a community or ecological restoration project
Career changers and recent graduates
Preparing for a career transition into ecological design
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore the Framework
Download the .xmind file and open it to explore the 44-node structure covering permaculture design and project management.
Step 2
Customize Nodes and Track Progress
Edit the node text with your specific project details and use the 10 cycle rule branch to monitor your design iterations.
Step 3
Finalize and Share Your Design
Attach relevant resources to your nodes and export the completed project map as a PDF or image to share with collaborators.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 44 nodes across 6 branches: Intro, Gaia U, Defining a 'Project', Why become a Designer?, Learning Permaculture Design, and Getting a Job. It covers project definition, design motivations, permaculture ethics, and career paths.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then explore each branch. Start with 'Intro' for basics, then 'Learning Permaculture Design' to understand patterns and ethics. Use the '10 cycle rule' node to practice and track your progress.
Yes, the template is free to download and fully editable in Xmind. You can add your own notes, images, and links to customize it for your specific project or learning journey.
The '10 cycle rule' states that to achieve mastery and increase competence, you need to practice. It encourages repeated application of design skills to improve proficiency over time.
Yes, the 'Getting a Job' branch outlines career stages from 'day laborer' to 'lead tracker', and discusses managing time and promises. It helps you identify your current competence level and plan your professional growth.
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