

Making Beautiful Maps In Felt
Dec 14, 2023
Professional cartographer Mamata Akella discusses the essential elements of map design, including visual hierarchy, zoom-based styling, color palettes, and interpretation. The conversation includes practical examples and emphasizes the importance of creating engaging and aesthetically pleasing maps. Akella also shares insights on the process of creating a visually stunning map of global shipping traffic using raster data sets. Other topics covered include custom color palettes, importing data into Felt, and the significance of collaboration and learning in cartography.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Journey to Becoming a Cartographer and Working at Leading Mapping Companies
01:35 • 2min
Designing a Beautiful Map
03:26 • 16min
Compelling Map of Global Shipping Traffic and its Creation
19:25 • 4min
Creating Custom Color Palettes for Maps
23:22 • 13min
Getting Data into Felt and Exploring Raster Styling
36:08 • 12min
The Importance of Community and Learning in Cartography
48:12 • 4min