Design of Map-based Hypertext Systems

Alessio Antonini

Abstract: The tutorial focuses on the design of map-based hypertext systems. Firstly, the tutorial introduces the concepts of spatial data types with reference to Open Street Map, basic notions of cartography like scale and map themes and an overview of the technologies behind digital maps. The tutorial will provide practical guidelines about the connections between a) user interaction with maps, b) spatial data processing and c) visualisation. Following, the tutorial will walk participants through good and bad practices in the design of interactive maps.