6 : Experiments in the Craft of Maps

Assignment

Investigate the expressive power of cartographic technique.

Tasks

  • Select one emblematic region of your data.
  • Map it in five distinct ways, each in a 6” × 6” square.
  • Vary: substrate (paper/digital/hybrid), graphic legend, symbols, color, scale, materiality.
  • Each experiment should deliberately test how materials and techniques convey meaning.

Deliverable

Five 6” × 6” experimental maps.
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