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How to produce a better inset map?
Attached is an example of a generic inset map designed in ArcMap 10. For all the wonderful things that this software can accomplish, there has to be a more sophisticated way to produce better looking ...
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What are the essential elements of a cartouche, if any…?
I'm trying to design artistic cartouches for some maps that show traditional knowledge locations from specific First Nations in Canada so the cartouche's will reflect their Nation's identity, culture, ...
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Which software to use for designing city plans?
Which software would you suggest I use for designing city plans? The result needs to be an image (jpeg) so georeferencing is not necessary. I have options like ArcGIS, AdobeInDesign, Adobe ...
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What User Testing techniques do you use?
In producing dynamic maps for students/users I have found the time invested in user testing well worth it. I use a varient of think aloud protocol called hallway testing. I grab any 2 or 3 likely ...
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Designing Better Maps
Using this chart, enhanced my presentations and presentation skills:
found on Extreme Presentation Method.
How would you modify this chart to be directly related to map design?
