Brainstorming Template
A brainstorm board with a main idea at the top and six zones: ideas, questions, opportunities, risks, actions and wild ideas. Free PDF or digital for Apple Pencil.
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About this template
Get every idea out of your head and onto the page. The central oval anchors your main topic while 6 branch zones capture every angle — solutions, risks, opportunities, questions, and wild ideas. Perfect for product brainstorms, creative projects, or planning any complex decision.
How to use it
- Set a timer for 10 minutes and write every idea without judging it.
- Then sort: questions, risks and opportunities into their zones, and the best ideas into Actions with a next step.
Who it's for
- Creatives: Capture ideas & inspiration
- Entrepreneurs: Plan projects & track goals
- Students: Track classes, assignments & exams
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Frequently asked questions
Brainstorm board or mind map?
Use a brainstorm board to generate lots of ideas fast; use a mind map to organise ideas around one topic.
