GGR272H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Typography, World Map, Linear Scale
7 Sep 2016
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Design process goal: effectively communicate geographic information (simplicity, clarity) Controls on map design these are things you cannot change, but must work around. Purpose: what the map will be used for. Defines what"s going to be included: general reference (general) vs. thematic map (answers one question) Reality: spatial characteristics of area will affect how it is mapped. Available data: amount and quality of data available. Audience: maps must be easily understood intended audience. Size of output: colour vs. black and white. Brain does it in order vs. brains focus is scattered trying to determine what"s important. Size: larger the size, more important it is: pattern: more dense, more important it is o. Visually communicate: through size, patter, and saturation o. Clearly indicating the area that is being studied (grey out the rest) Font: white font on red, o black font on yellow o. Lines, patters, shapes, and colours should be distinct from one another o.
