Archive for June 2021

An homage to summer road trips, we’re exploring maps that keep you on the high road. Hit the ground running with Vector Maps. A traditional map-making method, vectors deliver sharp and scalable representation. Designers can zoom into locations without images breaking down. Storing information compactly, vector maps offer quicker render times than other maps. The volume…

An homage to summer road trips, we’re exploring maps that keep you on the high road. Navigation is smooth sailing with Sonar Maps. Prized for accuracy and appraisal, sonar maps are the most effective way to find and identify objects in water. This map style is ideal for tracking a fleet of ships. After rendering…

An homage to summer road trips, we’re exploring maps that keep you on the high road. Next stop, High Contrast. High contrast maps are charted in balanced and divergent color. Composed in opposing color values, one bright and another very dark, these maps are visually striking with crisp edges. The higher intensity shade guides viewers…

An homage to summer road trips, we’re exploring maps that keep you on the high road. First up, the Power of Z! 3D mapping began with early artist’s birds-eye view drawings of cities and landscapes, making the relative size and position of objects immediately recognizable. These maps provide intuitive understanding as they replicate human-style navigation.…