Mind Mapping and the Gephi Program

The task of mind mapping started with a simple set of questions designed to emphasis the meaning of 2 degrees of separation. THis task revealed to all of us that even though we are from different areas of NZ or even from overseas there are tties that connect us all.

By using a note pad and some thread we were able to produce a simple mind map for which these connections could be shown

Our next task became that of interpreting the our collective data into a form that was easier to understand. For this we used a program called GEPHI. Gephi presented its own problems for us as with no prior experience we all managed to find some difficulties with it.

At the end of the day we split up to make our own attempts at interpreting and designing around the data. I chose to stick with a simple natural shape opting to base mine around the colouring and shape of a leaf. 

This was more difficult then it first seemed but the end outcome helped to better represent the data in a more understandable format.

Once this was done we returned in the morning to share our respective outcome with each other. Our first critique session started with each of us f=judging each others work and asking questions or offering advice. Eventually my design was chosen to be re worked and edited to produce the best possible outcome with our understanding. The final outcome was further improved the ease with which our data could be viewed