This week’s lab was a revisit of map design principles. These are Visual Contrast, Legibility, Figure-Ground Organization, Hierarchical Organization, and Balance. These are principles but also essential elements of creating a good, quality map. The maps and data were provided to us, the only thing needed to be done was to follow the principles to create quality maps. The map I uploaded is littered with labels but, in my opinion, is still legible. The contrast in the colors allows for balance and invites the reader to take a closer look at the map to gather more information. I used a halo effect for the rivers and the capital city of Mexico City. This aids in the visual contrast as well.
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