Mapping the routine
I decided to create a booklet that maps out the places I go on a regular basis. Each place includes a map associated with it. I wanted to include a variety of maps while at the same time using elements to give the book a cohesive and unified feeling. I started by listing the places I wanted to include along with notes on mapping ideas. I then proceeded using the following steps:
During the completion of my book I continued to look at different mapping ideas in books and on the Internet. I pinned relevant material to my Pinterest board and I tried experimenting with a few different mapping ideas. I investigated mobile mapping apps such as Strava and Trails. I transferred a map made on Strava to create the Haney Creek map. I was hoping one of the apps would also record my steps inside buildings so I could map my paths in big box stores but they did not. I ended up marking my paths on paper as I went through four different stores. I then used Kanarinka’s mapping style as inspiration for mapping the paths.
I added another circular insert resembling Lars Arrhenius’ work. I also found the use of technology very interesting in lessons on derives. This inspired me to include mapping of technology travel in my book.
Throughout this course I have been encouraged to take time to observe, explore, and experience the things that are around us. I have been introduced to many new ideas on mapping not only what I see, but also on mapping sounds, smells, and textures. It has been a great class!
My final book can be found at: https://issuu.com/brendamccullers/docs/mapping_.pptx/1
- I referred to pins on the Pinterest board I started at the beginning of the class: https://www.pinterest.com/brendamccullers/mapping-and-place/
- I revisited the textbooks, articles and web links we have covered during class.
- I searched the Internet for other mapping information (links are included on the Pinterest board).
- I read Map Art Lab: 52 Exciting Art Explorations in Map Making, Imagination, and Travel (Lab Series) by Jill K. Berry & Linden McNeilly. I found this book to be very informative. It included basic mapping traditions and offered numerous ideas, examples, and directions.
- I downloaded maps from Google Maps and Google Earth of different places I intended to use in my book and played around with different ideas.
During the completion of my book I continued to look at different mapping ideas in books and on the Internet. I pinned relevant material to my Pinterest board and I tried experimenting with a few different mapping ideas. I investigated mobile mapping apps such as Strava and Trails. I transferred a map made on Strava to create the Haney Creek map. I was hoping one of the apps would also record my steps inside buildings so I could map my paths in big box stores but they did not. I ended up marking my paths on paper as I went through four different stores. I then used Kanarinka’s mapping style as inspiration for mapping the paths.
I added another circular insert resembling Lars Arrhenius’ work. I also found the use of technology very interesting in lessons on derives. This inspired me to include mapping of technology travel in my book.
Throughout this course I have been encouraged to take time to observe, explore, and experience the things that are around us. I have been introduced to many new ideas on mapping not only what I see, but also on mapping sounds, smells, and textures. It has been a great class!
My final book can be found at: https://issuu.com/brendamccullers/docs/mapping_.pptx/1