storytelling with data: #41 maps with Kenneth Field

An episode of the storytelling with data podcast podcast, hosted by storytelling with data, titled "storytelling with data: #41 maps with Kenneth Field" was published on March 4, 2021 and runs 59 minutes.

March 4, 2021 ·59m · storytelling with data podcast

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Summary

“You don’t have to be a cartographer to make a great map.” Cole talks with cartographer Kenneth Field, author of the award-winning book, Cartography. Tune in to hear the thought process for visualizing data when the “where” matters, including different types of maps, how purpose and audience should drive design decisions, and whether there’s any such thing as a truly accurate map. Plus, learn how technology has compressed the mapmaking process (for better and worse)—from graphicacy to objectivity and ethics, it’s an episode not to miss! LINKS: Follow Ken: @kennethfield | carto.maps.arcgis.com Buy Ken’s book: Cartography Also mentioned: How to Lie with Maps (Monmonier) Non-cartographers who made exceptional maps: Charles Minard (map), Florence Nightingale (map), Harry Beck (map)

Episode Description

“You don’t have to be a cartographer to make a great map.” Cole talks with cartographer Kenneth Field, author of the award-winning book, Cartography. Tune in to hear the thought process for visualizing data when the “where” matters, including different types of maps, how purpose and audience should drive design decisions, and whether there’s any such thing as a truly accurate map. Plus, learn how technology has compressed the mapmaking process (for better and worse)—from graphicacy to objectivity and ethics, it’s an episode not to miss!

LINKS:

Follow Ken: @kennethfield | carto.maps.arcgis.com

Buy Ken’s book: Cartography

Also mentioned: How to Lie with Maps (Monmonier)

Non-cartographers who made exceptional maps: Charles Minard (map), Florence Nightingale (map), Harry Beck (map)

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