Product managers and UX designers at XMind
Gathering user feedback for a mind mapping software update
Use cases
About
This mind map template collects 21 user-suggested features for improving XMind, covering diverse branch types, organic branches, and free layout. It includes specific requests like 'Classic XMind-style', 'Buzan-style', and 'Blender node editor-style' branches, as well as 'On mouse hoover context sensitive tool-icons on nodes'. The template references 'Tony Buzan: The Mind Map Book' and emphasizes preserving spatial memory through free layout. It serves as a wishlist for power users and developers, making it a useful XMind template for brainstorming product improvements.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Developers and product teams
Brainstorming new features during a team hackathon or sprint
Power users and mind mapping enthusiasts
Creating a wishlist of improvements for a personal productivity tool
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Existing Features
Download the .xmind file and open it to explore the 21 user-suggested feature requests and branch styles.
Step 2
Contribute Ideas and Customize Layout
Add your own product improvements as child topics and use the Free Layout mode to organize nodes according to your spatial memory.
Step 3
Export and Share Your Feedback
Save your finalized wishlist and export the map to share your brainstorming results with the XMind team or your colleagues.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 21 nodes covering feature requests like diverse branch types, organic branches, free layout, and context-sensitive tool-icons. It references Tony Buzan's mind map book and includes a section for adding your own ideas.
Open the .xmind file in XMind, then add your own thoughts under the 'Add your thoughts!' branch. You can also expand existing branches like 'diverse branch types' or 'Nodes should be' with your specific ideas.
Yes, this XMind template is free to use and fully editable. You can modify any node, add new branches, or rearrange the layout to suit your brainstorming needs.
This branch proposes a node style inspired by Blender's node editor, featuring Input/Output connections and a link to a screenshot for reference. It's designed for visual programming-like mind mapping.
The template argues that automatic layout kills spatial memory, a key cognitive benefit of mind mapping. Free layout allows users to place nodes freely while maintaining connections, preserving spatial relationships.
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