Create concept maps for free online.
Start any project off on the right foot with a well-organized concept map made in Adobe Express. Using a concept map template, you can spend more time brainstorming and less time designing.
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Organize your thoughts with a thoughtfully designed concept map.
Kickstart the brainstorming process with a concept map template. Using the Adobe Express concept map chart maker, you can quickly turn a professionally-designed template into a document that inspires your team or class. Start with a template below and customize with your favorite colors, images, and icons. Whether you’re a teacher, student, or project manager, Adobe Express has a concept map template for you.
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Open Adobe Express on web or mobile and start creating for free.Explore professionally designed templates.
Search for concept map templates and browse through a variety of styles. You can also begin your project from a blank canvas.Build your concept map.
Select Elements at the left of the menu in editor to add shapes like lines and arrows to showcase the flow of your ideas. Select Upload to bring in your own content like images or documents. Swap out the color schemes and fonts to make it aesthetically yours.Fill in your concept map.
Now input your ideas. Add a legend for color-coordinated thoughts or include notes to remember overarching themes. Lock your concept map to keep it in place as you add new ideas.Save and share your concept map anywhere.
Download your new concept map design and share anywhere. Before wrapping things up, invite collaborators to provide input. Go back anytime to make edits or add your concept map to documents and presentations made in Adobe Express.
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Quickly create a robust concept map.
When using a concept map to collect your thoughts, it can become cluttered fast. With an Adobe Express template, you can easily organize all the information vital to your project or study topic. You don’t have to be a design expert to create professional-quality designs. Whether you have a school assignment, plan for a personal goal, or are starting an ambitious work project, you can find a template that is right for you.
Brand your concept map.
With brand kits in your back pocket, making on-brand charts and maps is easy. With a Premium plan, you can apply your brand color schemes, logo, and font styles across any chart project in one click for a concept map that matches your brand and design style. Share your next business report or school science project in style.
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Frequently asked questions.
How should I design my concept map?
Place your central topic prominently in the center or on the top. Use tiered branches to follow certain threads of thought from there, including elements like lines, arrows, thought bubbles, shapes, and more to keep your thoughts organized. Personalize your concept map with your favorite colors, fun backgrounds, and bold headers to motivate you to keep going with your project.
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