Schematic Diagramming template

A way to show the structure and essential components of a system

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Use this template from the LUMA System™ to collaborate on how an idea will work as a functional system. Schematic diagramming can be used in nearly any project, to guide your team in thinking holistically about an idea to ensure that it's structurally sound.

A schematic diagramming template shows the underlying architecture of your concept. Schematic diagrams should be skeletal representations with minimal use of color, since the goal is to understand the infrastructure and not to design the look and feel of your concept at this stage.

Running a collaborative schematic diagramming session helps you build consensus around structure, identify and address functional details, and establish a baseline for future designs.

The schematic diagramming template helps you:

Identify and outline the initial concept that will precipitate your workflow
Brainstorm and identify workflow steps and decision stages
Gather any additional notes or comments that may affect each step or stage
Visualize your workflow from beginning to end and establish a baseline for future iterations

How to use the schematic diagramming template

To use the Mural schematic diagramming template, follow these steps with your team:

Step 1: Identify the initial concept

The first stage is to make sure that you provide an overview of the initial concept that will form the basis of the workflow. The purpose of the exercise is to allow your team to think holistically about this central topic.

Step 2: Brainstorm steps and identify decision points

Once you’ve defined your central topic, it’s time to brainstorm and discover what the various steps and decisions would be to bring your idea to fruition.

Step 3: Refine your feedback into a functional system

Once you’ve brainstormed and gathered as much feedback for steps and stages, it’s time to identify any themes or groups that may need further analysis or editing to avoid duplication and settle on an efficient and streamlined flow.

Tips for running a schematic diagramming template workshop

To run a successful and engaging schematic diagramming template workshop, you should:

Clearly define the central idea and assign any pre-work before your session to ensure that everyone has the same context
Use tools like private mode to avoid groupthink, timer to keep things on schedule, and anonymous voting to help determine the best ideas and next steps
Color code your steps and decisions to give everyone a quick visual reference for inflection points, creating a clear, holistic view for all stakeholders

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Schematic Diagramming template FAQs

How can I make a schematic diagram?

To create a schematic diagram, start by identifying the central topic that you will be designing the system for. Then, brainstorm and identify the steps and decision points that will be necessary to bring the idea to fruition.

Once you have gathered all of the necessary feedback, it's time to refine the feedback into a functional system by identifying themes or groups that may need further analysis or editing to avoid duplication and settle on an efficient and streamlined flow.

Finally, use Mural's intuitive features and tools to create a skeletal representation of the infrastructure that should be simple and easy to understand at a glance.

What is a schematic diagram?

A schematic diagram is a skeletal representation of the underlying architecture of a concept or system. The purpose of a schematic diagram is to understand the infrastructure and not to design the look and feel of the concept. Schematic diagrams should have minimal use of color and are often used in the early stages of a project to build consensus around structure, identify and address functional details, and establish a baseline for future designs.

What should be included in a schematic diagram?

A schematic diagram should include the necessary steps and decision points to bring the idea to fruition, while minimizing the use of color or design elements that could distract from the main purpose of understanding the infrastructure. Most importantly, the diagram should be simple and easy to understand.