(B5) MAP EXPERIMENTS

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 LOCATION MARKERS 



I had seen the typical cross marker on google maps beside each of these buildings (places of worship). I wanted to create a new symbol that can be used specifically for Gothic architecture so, it can be differentiated on a map. I took the cross symbol and began adding details such as; pointed tips (like the arches) and added linework and decoration (like the arches and ornate decor). I then drew a kite around my favourite design to look more like an actual icon. I am not sure whether I prefer the kite with the black fil or white yet, I think the black will fit better with the illustrations because it is intricate white linework rather than stark block fill. 

ROUTE 







  • I drew over the road map from my research with a multi-line brush to match the appearance of the curvilinear lines around the archways 
  • I plotted the markers against the line where the buildings are but, the markers were too big and looked out of place. So, I made them smaller which also meant I could plot them more accurately and not overlap the roads 
  • I tried to consider what size sheet I would design a map onto for one of my ideas. I chose A2 because I did not want to miss any of the information and that is a similar size to a typical roadmap
  • However, I am wondering now if that is a justifiable reason. I might reduce the size to A3 considering I was the map to be something a person carries with them whilst walking through Leeds
  • I also realised that I will also need to design a symbol specifically for Great Hall of Leeds because it is not a place of worship so, it will not have the cross symbol 
  • I thought about how I will include a piece of factual information for each building and tried splitting the page in half. One side for the visual map and the other side textual information in a two column, four row grid. 
  • I think I will have to make my factfiles a little more concise and compressed so it can all fit and not look crammed in or the type too small to read

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