Importing vectors from Illustrator into a GIS with georeferencing
Having read various forums with software-biased comments such as the best way is to digitise linework in a GIS to then be …
Wall maps of ‘The World’
From school classrooms to children’s bedrooms, wall maps remain one of the most engaging forms of geographic visualisation for children and for adults alike. Unlike say an atlas or even anything tablet-based, a wall map draws attention and encourages exploration and I believe its accessibility is quite unique.
My job as a cartographic designer. Part 2
The role of the cartographer has always involved much decision making but with technology has come a different set of skills…
High-contrast mapping
When I was tasked with creating a new location map or ‘How to Find Us’ map for OS, I realised I could show far more detail whilst making it look like less and be easier to read and mentally route along. The idea of high contrast maps was born.
How I created a Martian map and why
Mars, including the very extent of our map, has been mapped a number of times before; sometimes in splendid topographic detail such …
My apologies, the blog was deleted in a mix up with clear db. I am currently trying to restore it but it … → February 13, 2016
My job as a cartographic designer. What is it that I really do?
The hardest part of being any kind of cartographer is telling people what it is that we do!
‘Tis the Season to be GIS Savvy, and share!
GIS Day, open GIS groups, it is the season to share our knowledge, projects, outputs and our GIS skills
ICC2015
The 27th International Cartographic Conference took place in Rio de Janeiro from 24th to 28th August and I was lucky enough to …
Barbara Petchenik Competition 2015
My personal favourites from the Childrens Competition at ICC 2015. Titles vary as chosen by the children but the theme as in 2013 is ‘My place in today’s world’.