
20 // Thinking in maps with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Metamuse
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Visualize Relationships to Enhance Understanding
Symbols serve as highly information-dense tools that can label both entities and the properties of their connections, thereby clarifying relationships among them. In mapping, names or identifiers show what entities are but do not inherently convey their relational context. Many digital tools tend to emphasize either visual-spatial or text-based formats, leading to limitations in how information is presented. By integrating text with visual elements, such as using text cards linked with arrows to represent connections, a more dynamic and versatile product can be developed, catering to diverse user needs and scenarios.
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