Mapping + Data Visualitation

Mapping + data visualisation

University of Nicosia Natasa Christou Feb. 2015

Why is it useful?

- Maps carry critical information - Maps are useful tools for research - Maps can help you communicate (descriptive, analytical, predictable, observational)

- Simple interpretation of reality - Can be the used for the exploration of design program - Helpful to support your argument/proposal

Methods of Mapping Mapping Types

Referenced (Objective Reality)

Thematic* (Subjective Observation)

Methods of Mapping integrated Thematic*

Referenced (Objective Reality)

(Subjective Observation)

a.Geological

b.Geographical

1.Sensorial

5.SocioCultural

Concerns

c.Political Maps

d.Cultural

2.Personal

4.Economical

3. Time Related

Ways to bridge The gab Between geometrics + information

Lenntorp 1976: Analysis of Time + Space + Activity

University of Belfast: Analysis of Density + Space + Use

Carlo Ratti's SenseAble City lab: Space + Cell phone usage mapping

Southern California Institute : Sound + Space Mapping

Southern California Institute : Sound + Space Mapping

University of Westminster : Pollution + Space

University of Westminster: Movement + Program Development Mapping

University of Bath: Geological + Information Mapping

Moritz Stefaner : Map your Moves _ Interactive Mapping

Opte Project : First Real Time Internet Map

Architectural Association: Mapping Information

Architectural Association: Meta Diagrams- Data + Spatial Information

Tips for creative mapping: - Gather your research information (image, text, maps etc.)

- Build your communication strategy - Pick your scale/ metrics - Research on infographic data visualisation samples - Pick a method - Start testing/ improving (digital + analogue ) - Validate with others the communication of your map

Always find a unique way to present‌.

http://www.visualising.org

http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/

Other Useful Links

Mapping – Data Visualisation Libraries: http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/ http://www.visualising.org Time- Space Mapping: http://www.slideshare.net/jeroenvanschaick/schaickurbanbodymappingtimespace02 http://bba-studio.tumblr.com/ Visual Ethnography: http://lsecities.net/objects/research-projects/ordinary-streets http://www.urbanconflicts.arct.cam.ac.uk/publications/photo-essays Various Students Mapping Examples (Pinterest): https://www.pinterest.com/nicktrish/architectural-mapping/