X’Talk: See Knowledge in a New Light with Infographics |
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Hi Xmindist,
How’s everything going? This February, we’re excited to introduce someone special to you. :)
Meet Jang Sung-hwan, a trailblazer in the Korean infographic world. As a multi-award-winning designer, Jang has taken home the prestigious Malofiej Infographic Award three times—often referred to as the “Oscar” of infographic design. For over 20 years, he’s been transforming complex knowledge into captivating visuals, with Xmind playing a key role in his creative process. |
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Turn Knowledge into Visual Wisdom |
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Mindmap: Key of Desgin Workflow |
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Unlike most designers who rely on intuition, Jang emphasizes that design must have a meticulously planned information structure to appear intuitive to the audience. |
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Jang's Workshop in Xmind Office, 2025 |
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A logical, systematic approach is essential—beginning with topic selection, data research, and structuring insights. Mind maps help review information objectively and efficiently, without emotional bias. |
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Jang's Infographic Workflow |
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Jang also created his own strcturing methods: narrative diagrams to visualize mind maps using shapes and text. He sees Xmind not just as a tool, but as a powerful way to structure thoughts and inspire creativity. |
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Mind Map Final Stage in Jang's Workflow |
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Shape Education with Mindmaps |
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Jang believes education should never be rote learning, but about building critical thinking, structuring information, and solving problems. And to make that happen, tools like Xmind are essential. |
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Jang's Workshop at Augsburg University |
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He held a workshop at Augsburg University in Germany, where students used Xmind to create mind maps and infographics. Despite being first-time users, all students quickly adapted to Xmind and, within just four days, selected themes, structured content, and completed their graphics. |
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Jang's Workshop at Augsburg University |
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Jang has shown how Xmind can swiftly convert ideas into structured infographics—proving its efficiency and intuitiveness in education. |
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Jang's Workshop at Augsburg University |
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Jang’s mission is to make knowledge more accessible, and Xmind is at the heart of that. The journey to visualize the world’s knowledge has just begun, and with Xmind, it’s becoming a reality. |
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