Big Picture on Map Design Flashcards
1
Q
3 considerations on map purpose and medium
A
Audience
Resolution
Color Quality
2
Q
Examples of decorative map elements
A
Drop shadow
line styling frames
background patterns
full compass rose
zoom lines
colorful logos
decorative font
3
Q
3 ways map layout is linked to purpose
A
Visual hierarchy
Decorative design elements
Map projections
4
Q
Considerations in refining a layout
A
Proximity of elements
Alignment of elements
Distracting elements and intersections
5
Q
Raster export formats
A
bmp
jpeg
png
tif (preferred)
gif
6
Q
Vector export formats
A
ai
emf
eps (preferred)
pdf (preferred)
svg
7
Q
Web export options
A
jpg
pdf
8
Q
Most powerful tool in map design
A
Color
9
Q
Tools for effective map aesthetics
A
negative space
color
scale
typography
perspective
familiar imagery
