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Geospatial big data and cartography : research challenges and opportunities for making maps that matter / Anthony C. Robinson in International journal of cartography, vol 3 suppl 1 (May 2017)  

Public [article]  inInternational journal of cartography > vol 3 suppl 1 (May 2017) . - pp 32 - 60 Titre : Geospatial big data and cartography : research challenges and opportunities for making maps that matter Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Anthony C. Robinson, Auteur ; Urška Demšar, Auteur ; Antoni B. Moore, Auteur ; Aileen Buckley, Auteur ; Jiang Bin, Auteur ; Kenneth Field, Auteur ; et al., Auteur Année de publication : 2017 Article en page(s) : pp 32 - 60 Note générale : Bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Cartographie [Termes IGN] données localisées [Termes IGN] données massives [Termes IGN] recherche scientifique Résumé : (Auteur) Geospatial big data present a new set of challenges and opportunities for cartographic researchers in technical, methodological and artistic realms. New computational and technical paradigms for cartography are accompanying the rise of geospatial big data. Additionally, the art and science of cartography needs to focus its contemporary efforts on work that connects to outside disciplines and is grounded in problems that are important to humankind and its sustainability. Following the development of position papers and a collaborative workshop to craft consensus around key topics, this article presents a new cartographic research agenda focused on making maps that matter using geospatial big data. This agenda provides both long-term challenges that require significant attention and short-term opportunities that we believe could be addressed in more concentrated studies. Numéro de notice : A2018-436 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article nature-HAL : ArtAvecCL-RevueIntern DOI : 10.1080/23729333.2016.1278151 Date de publication en ligne : 13/03/2017 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1080/23729333.2016.1278151 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=90922 [article]

Becksploitation: the over-use of a cartographic icon / Kenneth Field in Cartographic journal (the), vol 51 n° 4 (November 2014)  

Public [article]  inCartographic journal (the) > vol 51 n° 4 (November 2014) . - pp. 343-359 Titre : Becksploitation: the over-use of a cartographic icon Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Kenneth Field, Auteur ; William Cartwright, Auteur Année de publication : 2014 Article en page(s) : pp. 343-359 Note générale : Bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Rédaction cartographique [Termes IGN] carte topographique [Termes IGN] conception cartographique [Termes IGN] créativité [Termes IGN] histoire de la cartographie [Termes IGN] information cartographique [Termes IGN] Londres [Termes IGN] sémiologie graphique [Termes IGN] vingtième siècle Résumé : (Auteur) When one thinks of a map depicting London, generally the image that appears is that of the map designed by Henry (Harry) Beck (1902–1974). It has become a design icon despite the fact that it eschews topography (other than the River Thames) and focuses on the simplified depiction of the topology of the Underground rail network. Beck’s map, designed in 1931, and first made available to London commuters in 1933, has become the image of the geography of London and, generally, the mental map that defines how London ‘works’. Station names have become synonymous with the above-ground landscape and the network is such that most of London’s landmarks can be readily located through the map. Navigating between them is a simple process and while the city above is a socio-economic and cultural soup, the simplicity of the map brings a sense of order, structure and sensibility. It is a perfect counterpoint to the chaos at street level. In cartographic terms, Beck’s map works and marries form with function perfectly. It retains the status of ‘the’ map of London and manages to simplify the network, be harmonious, coherent, balanced and all with minimal topographic distortion. The symbols are clear and well crafted; the composition and layout, though somewhat challenged by network changes since 1933, remains useful; and the design has remained relatively unchanged over the last 80 years which creates stability in appearance and breeds confidence in its use. However, this paper asserts that Beck’s map is over-used in myriad ways beyond the reason for its invention. The effect of such abuse has perhaps been to dilute its own place in cartographic history. There have been many official iterations that have not always successfully married Beck’s design ideas with network changes; other metro maps have often tried to imitate but with mediocre success; and the map is perpetually used as a template for mimics and alternatives. The map has become a model for parody which we assert is bad for the map and potentially damaging for cartography. Numéro de notice : A2014-644 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article nature-HAL : ArtAvecCL-RevueIntern DOI : 10.1179/0008704114Z.000000000150 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1179/0008704114Z.000000000150 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=75090 [article]

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Cartographic Design and Aesthetics “FAQ” / Alexander J. Kent in Cartographic perspectives, n° 73 (september 2012)  

Public [article]  inCartographic perspectives > n° 73 (september 2012) . - pp 13 - 16 Titre : Cartographic Design and Aesthetics “FAQ” Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Alexander J. Kent, Auteur ; Kenneth Field, Auteur ; Bernhard Jenny, Auteur ; Anja Hopfstock, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : pp 13 - 16 Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes IGN] esthétique cartographique [Vedettes matières IGN] Cartologie Résumé : (auteur) In this paper, we aim to provide a brief introduction to aesthetics and its relationship with cartographic design. We will not explore the topic in any detail or discuss problems associated with the creation of “rules” of design, but will instead focus on providing some concise definitions for the benefit of practicing mapmakers, especially those who are unfamiliar with the concept of aesthetics. We hope that these will encourage a greater appreciation of this under-researched topic and its significance within cartographic practice. Numéro de notice : A2012-700 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article DOI : 10.14714/CP73.594 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.14714/CP73.594 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=76961 [article]

Reasserting design relevance in cartography: some concepts / Kenneth Field in Cartographic journal (the), vol 49 n° 1 (February 2012)  

Public [article]  inCartographic journal (the) > vol 49 n° 1 (February 2012) . - pp 70 - 76 Titre : Reasserting design relevance in cartography: some concepts Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Kenneth Field, Auteur ; D. Demaj, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : pp 70 - 76 Note générale : Bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Cartographie [Termes IGN] arts graphiques [Termes IGN] conception cartographique [Termes IGN] esthétique cartographique [Termes IGN] rédaction cartographique Résumé : (Auteur) Cartographers have always been concerned about the appearance of maps and how the display marries form with function. An appreciation of map design and the aesthetic underpins our fascination with how each and every mark works to create a display with a specific purpose. Yet debates about what constitutes design and what value it has in map-making persist. This is particularly acute in the modern map-making era as new tools, technology, data and approaches make map-making a simpler process in some respects, yet make designing high-quality maps difficult to master in others. In the first part of a two-part paper, we explore what we mean by map design and how we might evaluate it and apply it in a practical sense. We consider the value of aesthetics and also discuss the role of art in cartography taking account of some recent debates that we feel bring meaning to how we think about design. Our intent here is to reassert some of the key ideas about map design in cartography and to provide a reference for the second part of the paper where we present the results of a survey of cartographers. The survey was used to identify a collection of maps that exhibit excellence in design which we will showcase as examplars. Numéro de notice : A2012-174 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article nature-HAL : ArtAvecCL-RevueIntern DOI : 10.1179/0008704112Z.00000000011 Date de publication en ligne : 22/11/2013 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1179/0008704112Z.00000000011 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=31621 [article]

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Reasserting design relevance in cartography: some examples / D. Demaj in Cartographic journal (the), vol 49 n° 1 (February 2012)  

Public [article]  inCartographic journal (the) > vol 49 n° 1 (February 2012) . - pp 77 - 93 Titre : Reasserting design relevance in cartography: some examples Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : D. Demaj, Auteur ; Kenneth Field, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : pp 77 - 93 Note générale : Bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Cartographie [Termes IGN] arts graphiques [Termes IGN] conception cartographique [Termes IGN] esthétique cartographique [Termes IGN] rédaction cartographique Résumé : (Auteur) While concepts and theories about design underpin the work of the professional cartographer, it is unrealistic for most map-makers to be cognisant of the plethora of techniques available to support excellence in design. In the second part of our paper to reassert the relevance of design in cartography, we present the results of a survey of cartographic experts drawn from the academic and professional world. The survey asked participants to present their top ten most expertly designed maps from throughout history. Here, we share the most frequently cited maps that emerged from that survey and describe why they exhibit design excellence. By showing map-makers a range of high-quality cartographic work, we aim to provide exemplars that demonstrate how design affects a map and expertly marries form with function. The techniques on display are well executed and create products that are both well suited to their purpose and have an aesthetic quality that invites people to take notice. They are all, in their own ways, beautiful examples of the art of design in cartography. We have deliberately avoided a 'top ten' approach and, instead, offer three examples in a range of map categories. The examples are neither definitive, nor exhaustive and should act as a starting point to explore design in cartography from those who have managed to set the bar high. Numéro de notice : A2012-175 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article nature-HAL : ArtAvecCL-RevueIntern DOI : 10.1179/0008704112Z.00000000011 Date de publication en ligne : 22/11/2013 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1179/0008704112Z.00000000011 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=31622 [article]

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