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2019 cartographic design
This document provides an overview of the concepts and elements of cartographic design that were covered in a bilingual seminar on spatial thinking and cartographic design. It discusses key topics like the definition of maps, their elements such as subject area and scale, goals of map design like clarity and balance, visual variables like color and typography, and the mapping process. Recommended readings on cartography and principles of map design are also provided.
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- 2. http://www.google.com/trends/ http://www.orbemapa.com/descargas/mapas-invisibles Explosion of newresources related to geographic information
- 3. GEOINFORMATION is a fundamental factorin the acquisition of competence of: Learning To Learn Digital Competence TYNER, J. 2010:7 Esri.com
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- 6. “the art, science andtechnology of making maps, together with their study as scientific documents and works of art” International Cartographic Association ICA CARTOGRAPHY
- 7. International Cartographic AssociationICA MAP A graphic representation of all or a part of the earth surface drawn to scale upon a plane http://artsparksart.blogspot.com.es/2011/04/cartography.html
- 8. MAP A graphic representation that showns spatial relationships TYNER,J. 2010:7 http://www.forbes.com/sites/ricardogeromel/2013/03/22/forbes-billionaires-map/
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- 10. Maps are graphic representations that facilitate aspatial understanding of things, concepts, conditions, processes, or events in the human world (Harley and Woordward 1987:xvi) Crampton, J. W. (2010: 21) http://etc.usf.edu/maps/pages/4100/4125/4125.htm
- 11. A map isa generalization, A map is a selection, A map is a projection, MAP ARE POWERFUL TOOLS They are often accepted at face value and their veracity is seldom questioned by users Tyner, J. 2010:15 So, What is a map?
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- 13. (Monmonier, how toLie with Maps 1996) p.102. originally from Facts in 2 Review 2, no. 5 [February 1940]:33 LIMITATIONS • People usually assume that a map shows everything, like a photograph • Cartography is true Tyner, J. 2010:7
- 14. http://www.barbaraemanuel.com/rhetoric/rhetoric_design.pdf MINIMIZE A SUBJECTIS TO EMPHASIZE THE TRIVIAL, IGNORING THE IMPORTANT.
- 15. EVERYONE IS AMAPMAKER Tyner, J. 2010:7 Making maps includes any method or any kind of spatial representation https://www.etsy.com/es/listing/171798129/world-map-peel-and-stick-fabric- poster?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share
- 16. How do mapswork? How are maps seen? How are maps understood? How are maps used?. Applications in geographic visualization How are maps imbued with meaning? MacEacheren, A.M. 1995:17 ¿ QUESTIONS ?
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- 19. ELEMENTS OF AMAP GOALS OF DESIGN VISUAL VARAIBLES MAP DESIGN
- 20. Tyner, J. 2010:38 ELEMENTSOF A MAP Subject area Title Legends Scale Orientation and or grid Inset Maps Source Supplemental text and illustrations Frames and neat lines http://indulgy.com/post/tNM6by9FF1/map- ceiling#/do/from/70766016195
- 21. ELEMENTS OF AMAP SUBJECT AREA http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/31-things-you-can-make-with-a-cardboard-box-that- will-blow-y?sub=3271049_3000689#.mtkz9QB4z4 http://krygier.owu.edu/krygier_html/geog_222/geog_222_lo/geog_222_lo05.html
- 22. TITLE http://www.etpourquoipascoline.fr/2013/06/five-plus/ ELEMENTS OF AMAP ALBACETE POBLACIÓN 2015 2015 ALBACETE POBLACIÓN POBLACIÓN ALBACETE 2015 ALBACETE 2015 POBLACIÓN 2015 ALBACETE POBLACIÓN ALBACETE Población 2015
- 23. Tyner, J. 2010:19 LEGENDS CONTENT,WORDING, PLACEMENT, STYLE Any symbol in the legend must look exactly like the symbol on the map Eg. Miniaturizing the symbol will cause reader confusion https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Barefoot-Island-Mapping-Symbols-178103 ELEMENTS OF A MAP
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- 26. INSET MAPS Small maps usedin conjunction with the main map http://www.tripinfo.com/maps/FL-Keys.htm ELEMENTS OF A MAP
- 27. Tyner, J. 2010:19 Source •Origin of the information • Fiability http://www.easybib.com/ ELEMENTS OF A MAP
- 28. Tyner, J. 2010:19 Supplementaltext and illustrations http://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/jan/26/klencke-atlas-british-library-exhibition ELEMENTS OF A MAP
- 29. FRAMES AND NEATLINES Neat lines is a line that frame and separates the map from other information http://fabulouslyorganizedhome.com/2013/06/27/the-weekend-organizer-put-together-a-meaningful-gallery-wall/ ELEMENTS OF A MAP
- 30. ELEMENTS OF AMAP GOALS OF DESIGN VISUAL VARAIBLES MAP DESIGN
- 31. • Design isan holistic process • Cartography is an holistic and synthetic science • Geography is an holistic and synthetic science Tyner, J. 2010:15 While tables are usually read linearly item by item, graphics are read holistically, that is, as a whole.
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- 33. Tyner, J. 2010:23 DESIGNAS A PLAN Design is a decision-making process. Many choices must be done Is a map the best solution to the problem? What is the purpose of the map? What is the subject or theme of the map? What is the intent of the map? Who is the audience? What is the format? How will it be produced, reproduced, disseminated or viewed?
- 34. Tyner, J. 2010:20 GOALSOF DESIGN • Clarity • Order • Balance • Contrast • Unity • Harmony http://loldamn.com/word-animals.html
- 35. GOALS OF DESIGN Itinvolves examining the objectives of the map, emphasizing the important points and eliminating anything that does not enhance the map message CLARITY http://geographer-at-large.blogspot.com.es/
- 36. GOALS OF DESIGN Itrefers to the logic of the map. Is there visual clutter or confusion? Are the elements placed logically. Way to see the information ORDER
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- 38. GOALS OF DESIGN Everyelement of the map has visual weight BALANCE http://awesomeartists.com/ART/mTheABCsOfArtBalance.htm http://www.artflakes.com/en/products/the-balance-3
- 39. Tyner, J. 2010:19 GOALSOF DESIGN BALANCE The importance of silence http://blogs.esri.com/esri/arcgis/2011/10/28/design-principles- for-cartography/#more-1510
- 40. Tyner, J. 2010:19 -Centrallylocated elements have less weight than those to one side -Objects in the upper half appear heavier than those in the lower half -Objects on the right side appear heavier than those on the left side -Weight appears to increase with increasing distance from the center -Isolated elements have greater visual weights -Red is heavier than blue -Bright colors are heavier than dark -Regular shapes seems heavier than irregular shapes -Compact shapes have more visual weight than unordered, diffuse shapes. -Forms with a vertical orientation seem heavier than oblique forms. BALANCE
- 41. Tyner, J. 2010:19 GOALSOF DESIGN Contrast is the difference between light and dark, thick and thin, heavy and light. CONTRAST http://geographer-at-large.blogspot.com.es/ http://fabforgottennobility.tumblr.com/
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- 45. GOALS OF DESIGN Unityrefers to the interrelationship between map element. Lettering, border,… All the things have relation and visual relation. UNITY http://www.lovethatmax.com/2011/12/simple-way-to-help-another-family-this.html http://awesomeartists.com/ART/mTheABCsOfArtUnity.htm
- 46. GOALS OF DESIGN Doall the elements work well together? HARMONY http://visualoptimism.blogspot.com.es/2014/02/undergr ound-cordelia-kuznetsova-by.html http://oneequallife.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-341.html
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- 64. https://gumroad.com/l/gfQ The important thing shouldbe the important thing
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- 67. ADKNOWLEDGES: Thanks to MargaritaRigal Aragón (UCLM) for her help and advice on this bilingual seminar
- 68. • Crampton, JeremyW. (2010). Mapping. A critical introduction to cartography and GIS. Wiley-Blackwell United Kindong Pp. 217. • Dodge, M; Kitchin, R. (2001) Atlas of Cyberspace Addison Wesley Great Britain Pp. 263 http://www.kitchin.org/atlas/contents.html • MacEacheren, A.M. (1995) How maps work. Representation, visualization and design. The Gilford Press N.Y • Slocum, T. A., Mcmaster, R. B., Kessler, F. C. Howard, H. H. (2005) Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization. Upper Sadle river N. J. Pearson Prentice Hall. Pp. 518. • Tyner, J. (2010) Principles of Map Design. The Gilford Press. New York. Pp. 257 RECOMMENDED READINGS
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