[CV3-1] Map design fundamentals

The combined impact of graphic design properties (balance, legibility, clarity, visual contrast, figure-ground organization, and hierarchal organization) and the map components (north arrow, scale bar, and legend) should always be carefully evaluated against the needs and the capacities of the audience.

External resources

• Bertin, J. and Berg, W.J. (2011). Semiology of graphics: Diagrams, networks, maps. Redlands: ESRI.
  ISBN: 9781589482616
• Brewer, C. A. (2016). Designing better maps. 2nd ed. Redlands, CA: ESRI Press.
  ISBN number: 978-1589484405
• Wood, M. (1993) The map-users' response to map design. The cartographic journal, 30 (2), 149-153 doi: 10.1179/000870493787860021

Learning outcomes

• 500 - Create different map layouts using the same map components (main map area, inset maps, titles, legends, scale bars, north arrows, grids and graticule) to produce maps with very distinctive purposes

  Create different map layouts using the same map components (main map area, inset maps, titles, legends, scale bars, north arrows, grids and graticule) to produce maps with very distinctive purposes

• 501 - Create different maps using the same data for different purposes and intended audiences (e.g., expert and novice hikers)

  Create different maps using the same data for different purposes and intended audiences (e.g., expert and novice hikers)

• 502 - List the major factors that should be considered in preparing a map
  List the major factors that should be considered in preparing a map
• 503 - Describe the design needs of special purpose maps such as subdivision plans, cadastral mapping, drainage plans, nautical charts, aeronautical charts, geological maps, military maps, wire-mesh volume maps, and 3D plans of urban change
  Describe the design needs of special purpose maps such as subdivision plans, cadastral mapping, drainage plans, nautical charts, aeronautical charts, geological maps, military maps, wire-mesh volume maps, and 3D plans of urban change
• 504 - Describe differences in design needed for a map that is to be viewed on the Internet versus as a 5x7 foot poster, including a discussion of the effect of viewing distance, lighting, and media type
  Describe differences in design needed for a map that is to be viewed on the Internet versus as a 5x7 foot poster, including a discussion of the effect of viewing distance, lighting, and media type
• 506 - Discuss the differences between maps that use the same data but are for different purposes and intended audiences
  Discuss the differences between maps that use the same data but are for different purposes and intended audiences
• 507 - Discuss the differences between maps that use the same data but are for different purposes and intended audiences
  Discuss the differences between maps that use the same data but are for different purposes and intended audiences
• 510 - Design maps that are appropriate for users with vision limitations
  Design maps that are appropriate for users with vision limitations

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [CV3-1] Map design fundamentals subclassof [CV3] Design principles