: What are these line and dot graphs called? I am looking for some kind of minimalistic network graphs but I can't find the right words to describe them. A while ago, I discovered a webpage

@Debbie163

It's not exactly it but you could have a look at "concept map" or "mind map" or "network map". The difference between what you need and these 3 types of diagram is they often have a central point.


Instead of using "graph" in your keywords, you could use the word
"map" and add "diagram"; you could get more results.


Mind map diagram:



Concept map diagram:



Network map diagram:





If you only need the style of graph, maybe this will help finding more examples. If the data are "decorative" and the graph is for style only, maybe the easiest is to draw it yourself in Adobe Illustrator.

The keywords of the map's names above might help you find an online software to do them. In your sample it's only dots and lines though.

Examples stock picture/footage using "network map" keywords:
www.istockphoto.com/vector/abstract-technology-communication-illustration-45960120?st=b64993a www.istockphoto.com/vector/connect-america-23751764?st=b64993a www.istockphoto.com/vector/communication-technology-45549932?st=b64993a www.istockphoto.com/vector/germany-network-map-37966800?st=b64993a www.istockphoto.com/video/network-map-still-camera-16468015?st=b64993a www.istockphoto.com/vector/global-networks-vector-illustration-for-your-business-45779688?st=b64993a
Etc.



Source: mindmap - ntpro.nl, Concept map - uofa.ualberta.ca, Network map - scientometrics.files.wordpress.com

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@Gail6891361

These are just simply graphs. Altough in this case they are most likely formed by force direction so they could be called force directed graphs because thats the layout. Not to be confused with directed vs nondirected graphs.

It is pretty easy for you to generate your own graphs in about 3 minutes with tools like:


yEd
Gephi
Graphwiz

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