Diagramming (20 articles)
How to make a UML class diagram (and others) with examples
Understanding systems is what UML diagrams are all about. Whether it’s a UML class diagram, a sequence diagram or any of the other 10+ out there, there’s a method to… Continue readingOctober 23, 2023•11 min read
Process map vs flowchart: what’s the difference between them?
Have you ever struggled to understand a complex workflow or wished there was a way to easily visualize the various steps in a process? Enter process maps and flowcharts, two… Continue readingOctober 9, 2023•8 min read
Lean, Six Sigma & Lean Six Sigma process mapping (+ templates)
Upgrade your business by improving processes, reducing errors and eliminating waste — that’s the idea behind Six Sigma and Lean methodology. Whether you’re in products or services, making processes better,… Continue readingSeptember 11, 2023•8 min read
How to create a network diagram: easily draw network diagrams with Slickplan
Need to see your entire network in one place? Make a network diagram. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to create a network diagram, and whether you draw… Continue readingAugust 31, 2023•7 min read
How to create an affinity diagram: make affinity diagrams easily with Slickplan
Picture this; in front of you is a mountain of data or brainstorming ideas that feel impossible to process, organize and act on. You know there are conclusions and insights… Continue readingAugust 24, 2023•6 min read
What is a decision tree (parts, types & algorithm examples)
What is a decision tree and what are decision trees used for are two pretty common questions asked when talking about flowcharts. Since you’re here, they’ve likely crossed your mind,… Continue readingAugust 21, 2023•11 min read
Top 10 best flowchart software & process mapping tools 2024
While staring into the deep abyss of online programs, both free and paid, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices. Selecting the best flowchart software tools should be… Continue readingAugust 8, 2023•15 min read
Concept development in the product development process (plus examples)
The best products somehow seem to perfectly solve a problem. Where every feature feels like it’s tailor-made to make whatever you’re working on easier. Those aren’t accidents. Concept development in… Continue readingJuly 28, 2023•10 min read
Workflow process mapping: how to create a process map with Slickplan
One of the many powerful tasks it can handle is process maps. And we’re going to go over just how to create a process map. The Slickplan Diagram Maker is… Continue readingMay 15, 2023•13 min read
What is process mapping? 5 types of process maps defined
It may surprise you to know you’ve probably used some variation of this tool already, but what is a process map? How does it work? We’ll explain all of that,… Continue readingMay 4, 2023•6 min read
How to make a decision tree: easily create decision tree charts with Slickplan
Building a decision tree can be the foundation for any situation where the options seem endless. Fortunately, learning how to make a decision tree is a simple and straightforward process… Continue readingMarch 30, 2023•8 min read
How to make an organizational chart: easily create org charts with Slickplan
If your boss just asked you to create an org chart, you wouldn’t be the first person to Google "how to make an organizational chart". That might even be how… Continue readingMarch 23, 2023•9 min read
Agile user story example: how to write user stories (template included)
Storytime! Ok, well, it isn’t that kind of storytime. User stories are a fun and easy way to collect information, requests, needs, wants, problem-solve, and more. But not just collect… Continue readingMarch 14, 2023•11 min read
How to make a Venn diagram: easily create Venn diagrams with Slickplan
Drawing up Venn diagrams is a great way to better understand how various ideas, objects, etc relate to each other. They create quick clarity and are exceptionally easy to interpret.… Continue readingFebruary 24, 2023•9 min read
How to create a concept map: easily make conceptual maps with Slickplan
Concept maps are wonderfully powerful tools for visualizing concepts, organizing & generating ideas and clarifying connections. In this article, we’ll take you through how to create a concept map, giving… Continue readingFebruary 22, 2023•9 min read
How to create a flowchart: Easily make a flowchart with Slickplan
Is there more to building a flowchart than just drawing out the steps and connecting them? Is it possible to make diagrams more meaningful and useful for our tasks and… Continue readingDecember 15, 2022•17 min read
The user flow diagram creation guide (with 3 examples)
Obstacle courses are great…if your intention is to play on one. They’re not so great when you’re navigating a website or app. In fact, there’s arguably no quicker way to… Continue readingApril 5, 2022•11 min read
What is user story mapping? (Plus 3 story map examples)
How is it that some websites or apps just seem to work flawlessly? Every step, every interaction, every button, intuitively crafted, right where they need to be. While it’s not… Continue readingFebruary 25, 2022•7 min read
Mood Boards: Don’t Skip This Step in the Web Design Process
Mood boards are to designers what outlines are to writers. They are a way to collect and organize the thoughts and ideas for a design project; from color palettes to typography. Mood boards help designers and stakeholders visualize where a project is going, before it even starts. You can make your mood board physical or digital, either way, using a mood board is ideal for communicating a project’s visual direction and is more effective than a verbal discussion. Continue readingApril 3, 2019•9 min read
How Empathy Maps Can Revitalize Your UX
Is your website failing to impress your users? If so, it might be time to focus on improving your user experience. Typically, that means user research in the form of usability testing, focus groups, and direct-request feedback. But sometimes, that just isn’t enough. While there are many ways to learn about your user, communicating what you’ve learned to everyone on your team can be more of a challenge. Continue readingAugust 15, 2018•8 min read