hub-spoke

Central concept with radiating connections to related items.

Structure

• Central hub (main concept)
• Spokes radiating outward
• Nodes at spoke ends (related concepts)
• Even or weighted distribution
• Optional secondary connections

Best For

• Central theme with components
• Product features around core
• Team roles around project
• Ecosystem mapping
• Mind maps

Visual Elements

• Prominent central hub
• Clear spoke lines
• Consistent node styling
• Icons representing each spoke item
• Optional grouping colors

Text Placement

• Title at top
• Core concept in center hub
• Spoke item labels at nodes
• Brief descriptions near nodes
• Connection labels on spokes if needed

Recommended Pairings

• cartoon-hand-drawn: Friendly concept maps
• corporate-memphis: Business ecosystems
• subway-map: Network-style connections