Graphic Design I – Mapping Project (Artifact Map)

For the Mapping Project (Artifact Map), we were asked to create a map. We were given ideas such as a map from school to work, home to school, and work to school. In class we went over the assignment and talked about the different maps that we could use as well as identifying the specific uses for other maps. This project has to be constructed using AdobeIllustrator.

I focused on a directional map because I wanted to share with other students some of my recommendations around St. Edward’s. I basically picked my favorite places around campus that were fairly close on a walking distance. I am aware that the majority of the students living on campus don’t own a car, so I wanted to help them out by providing easy to follow directions.

To make it easier for the students, I included the walking time using a radius method so they can know how long would it take them to get to a place. I felt like by doing so, I was able to take a lot of unnecessary information, such as individual time per location, which ultimately help make this map legible. If I could add something, I would definitely add any of the pedestrian lights for safety reasons.