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‘A map is the greatest of all epic poems. Its lines and colours show the realization of great dreams.’
04Cartography, or mapping, is one of the oldest infographic (information design) forms. It combines both art and science and a wealth of information portrayal strategies; selection, classification, generalisation, simplification, exaggeration and symbolisation, typography, texture, colour, etc.
Today, our digital and virtual worlds are changing our perceptions of the urban and global landscape. Topology rather than geography is the new measure of social proximity. Mapping has evolved, and continues to gain ascendancy as a critical mode of inquiry, exploration and creative endeavour. He ensures that he has eyes on both the past and the future.
Jason can develop a wide-range of mapping for both offline and online applications. His experience covers directional maps, thematic mapping, transport network mapping, street maps, local development plans and masterplans. Maps serve as vehicles for: contextual appraisals, spatial analysis, morphological studies, topological studies, pedestrian movement, statistical analysis, location finding and navigation, transport networks, journey planning, concept development, masterplans, conceptual mapping… and much more.