Mind Mapping

Challenge

With my fellow students (Biotechnology Engineering) we are close to graduating, so our degree  project is to develop a prototype of a temporary immersion system (SIT), with a patent  projection. A SIT is a semi-automated or fully automated system that allows the in vitro  propagation of plant species in controlled environments and under temporary immersion  (Afreen, 2008).

There is a wide variety of SITs on the market, which are patented and commercialized, so we  need new ideas so that the SIT works with a different mechanism, has a different structure, that  is, it has novel characteristics that are different from the existing ones. So, our challenge is based  on how we can analyze the information from the SITs, to discard existing ideas and visualize  what remains to be invented, that is, what competitive advantages are we going to require for  the construction of the prototype.

Selection

We chose the mind map, because it is a tool that facilitates the search for patterns and themes,  in addition, as mentioned by Liedtka and Ogilvie (2011) in their book, it helps to generate  knowledge that is given from exploration activities and is used to create design criteria. Having  mentioned this, the mind map will help us to separate the mechanisms, materials, advantages  and disadvantages of immersion systems. It is a visual way of transferring the information text  to a simple map with key points to identify the relevant points of each SIT, in such a way that it  can solve the challenge that was presented to us.

Application

He then presented certain steps that we follow to develop the mind map.

First, we search for information, which is found in scientific research and review articles, as well  as patent platforms such as Google Patent, Espacenet and Patentscope, as there are three  members in the project, we divided each platform to cover more information in less weather.  Next, we proceeded to read all the information collected, we pointed out the necessary parts to  include in the mental map (the mechanisms, materials, advantages and disadvantages of each  temporary immersion system). The next step, we look for programs or applications that allow  us to make digital mind maps, for example, Canva, Lucidchart, power point, among others. In  our case, we chose a simple program, power point, because we need the mind map to  summarize and search for ideas, allowing me to easily manipulate the information.

Then, in the center of the sheet we put the title "SITs", and each member of the group with their  information obtained we began to draw arrows to place the different systems and  characteristics mentioned above. In such a way, that all relevant aspects of the SITS can be  viewed in a summarized way.

Insight

Once the mental map was finished, we proceeded to its respective analysis in a careful and  meticulous way. And thanks to this visual form of the map, we are able to identify what aspects  or characteristics need to be improved in current immersion systems. With this, we were able  to come up with new ideas and features that would make our prototype innovative.

Regarding the design thinking aspect, the mind map helped us to hypothesize ideas that would  work in the prototype. Well, thanks to the compendium of information and organization on the  map, each member placed from their point of view what was important for each system to reach  a common goal.

Approach

Something that would add to the next mind map you make, would be to apply colors, you could  enclose the information in boxes with different colors that represent a classification code, in  such a way that you can identify similar ideas. Which makes the mind map a more attractive and  visual tool.

On the other hand, another tool that I would consider using is visualization, because, with a  representative drawing of the subject to be discussed, in my case temporary immersion systems,  I was able to make a bioreactor with different parts, to identify the advantages and  disadvantages of the different systems. This would be another visual and attractive way to solve  a challenge.

Bibliographic references

Afreen, F. (2008). Temporary immersion bioreactor: Engineering considerations and applications

in plant micropropagation. In Plant Tissue Culture Engineering.

Liedtka, J. & Ogilvie, T. (2011). Designing for Growth: A Design Thinking Tool Kit for Managers.

New York, NY: Columbia Business School Publishing.


Mind Mapping Challenge With my fellow students ( Biotechnology Engineering ) we are close to graduating , so our degree project is to develop a prototype of a temporary immersion system ( SIT ) , with a patent projection . A SIT is a semi - automated or fully automated system that allows the in vitro propagation of plant species in controlled environments and under temporary immersion ( Afreen , 2008 ) . There is a wide variety of SITs on the market , which are patented and commercialized , so we need new ideas so that the SIT works with a different mechanism , has a different structure , that is , it has novel characteristics that are different from the existing ones . So , our challenge is based on how we can analyze the information from the SITs , to discard existing ideas and visualize what remains to be invented , that is , what competitive advantages are we going to require for the construction of the prototype . Selection We chose the mind map , because it is a tool that facilitates the search for patterns and themes , in addition , as mentioned by Liedtka and Ogilvie ( 2011 ) in their book , it helps to generate knowledge that is given from exploration activities and is used to create design criteria . Having mentioned this , the mind map will help us to separate the mechanisms , materials , advantages and disadvantages of immersion systems . It is a visual way of transferring the information text to a simple map with key points to identify the relevant points of each SIT , in such a way that it can solve the challenge that was presented to us . Application He then presented certain steps that we follow to develop the mind map . First , we search for information , which is found in scientific research and review articles , as well as patent platforms such as Google Patent , Espacenet and Patentscope , as there are three members in the project , we divided each platform to cover more information in less weather . Next , we proceeded to read all the information collected , we pointed out the necessary parts to include in the mental map ( the mechanisms , materials , advantages and disadvantages of each temporary immersion system ) . The next step , we look for programs or applications that allow us to make digital mind maps , for example , Canva , Lucidchart , power point , among others . In our case , we chose a simple program , power point , because we need the mind map to summarize and search for ideas , allowing me to easily manipulate the information . Then , in the center of the sheet we put the title " SITs " , and each member of the group with their information obtained we began to draw arrows to place the different systems and characteristics mentioned above . In such a way , that all relevant aspects of the SITS can be viewed in a summarized way . Insight Once the mental map was finished , we proceeded to its respective analysis in a careful and meticulous way . And thanks to this visual form of the map , we are able to identify what aspects or characteristics need to be improved in current immersion systems . With this , we were able to come up with new ideas and features that would make our prototype innovative . Regarding the design thinking aspect , the mind map helped us to hypothesize ideas that would work in the prototype . Well , thanks to the compendium of information and organization on the map , each member placed from their point of view what was important for each system to reach a common goal . Approach Something that would add to the next mind map you make , would be to apply colors , you could enclose the information in boxes with different colors that represent a classification code , in such a way that you can identify similar ideas . Which makes the mind map a more attractive and visual tool . On the other hand , another tool that I would consider using is visualization , because , with a representative drawing of the subject to be discussed , in my case temporary immersion systems , I was able to make a bioreactor with different parts , to identify the advantages and disadvantages of the different systems . This would be another visual and attractive way to solve a challenge . Bibliographic references Afreen , F. ( 2008 ) . Temporary immersion bioreactor : Engineering considerations and applications in plant micropropagation . In Plant Tissue Culture Engineering . Liedtka , J. & Ogilvie , T. ( 2011 ) . Designing for Growth : A Design Thinking Tool Kit for Managers . New York , NY : Columbia Business School Publishing .