Mapping Project: Information Map

 

The second map directed our focus not onto a literal, artifactual map, but rather a map which contained information. Choosing to do mine on the Study Abroad program here at St. Edward’s, I contacted the Office of International Education to get some information and data from them. As this was supposed to fit onto a tabloid and be foldable, I made sure to have a distinct line for folding.

One of the key components of this project was to use Excel to create data and design it from there. Knowing this, I used both a line-graph as well as a pie chart. The way I further enhanced its design features was by 1) adding a plane icon onto the line graph, showing a “take off” of students studying abroad, and 2) splitting the pie chart into greater detail, making a pie of a pie chart. The accent of red and the percentage of people studying abroad in certain countries changed its opacity. Combined with a neutral grey background, the red seems to stand out in the design.