map art and design (51 articles)
map art and design is a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of some space, such as objects, regions, and themes
matthew cusick: map work collages
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the artist employs solely the vast array of shades naturally present in recycled maps (enhanced by home-crafted walnut ink) in order to create vibrant collage works picturing »
the artist employs solely the vast array of shades naturally present in recycled maps (enhanced by home-crafted walnut ink) in order to create vibrant collage works picturing human, animal and land forms.
jean denant: world map
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the massive map is created by a slow chipping away at an existing surface covering a wall of a gallery space and is captured on video here.
the massive map is created by a slow chipping away at an existing surface covering a wall of a gallery space and is captured on video here.
pastmapper historical google maps
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the project uses old city maps and directories to overlay historical information of the city of san fransisco over a google maps -like interface.
the project uses old city maps and directories to overlay historical information of the city of san fransisco over a google maps -like interface.
david hanauer: google earth worldwide carpets
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the artist manipulates google earth images into patterns that recall traditional persian rugs, exploring both the intersections of the traditional and the contemporary as well as »
the artist manipulates google earth images into patterns that recall traditional persian rugs, exploring both the intersections of the traditional and the contemporary as well as american suburban planning.
mapnificient travel time map
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already created for over fifty cities worldwide, the web interface depicts the distance a user can cover in a set time span, such as 10 minutes, through walking, biking, and »
already created for over fifty cities worldwide, the web interface depicts the distance a user can cover in a set time span, such as 10 minutes, through walking, biking, and public transit.
alex hammond: tubetable
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the london underground system in white acrylic sandwiched between two sheets of glass.
the london underground system in white acrylic sandwiched between two sheets of glass.
bus shelter billboard and geotagged google map project by yen trinh
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a play on the 'priority seating for the disabled' signs posted in most public transit cars, yen trinh's interventionist project encourages spontaneous conversation in day to day »
a play on the 'priority seating for the disabled' signs posted in most public transit cars, yen trinh's interventionist project encourages spontaneous conversation in day to day life. a bus shelter billboard and geotagged google map support downloadable signage designed for people to print and post in public worldwide.
emanuele pizzolorusso: crumpled city maps
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these maps have been designed as soft, light, but strong, waterproof objects,which can be quickly scrunched up, rolled into a ball, and thrown into one's bag, without having to be »
these maps have been designed as soft, light, but strong, waterproof objects,which can be quickly scrunched up, rolled into a ball, and thrown into one's bag, without having to be folded - literally, a 'crumpled city'.
dirk schächter: typomaps
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combining the elements of geography and typography, this double-sided poster uses helvetica neue black condensed font to communicate the world in words.
combining the elements of geography and typography, this double-sided poster uses helvetica neue black condensed font to communicate the world in words.
johnson banks: designer maps for london design festival 2010
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for this year's london design festival johnson banks have designed a collection of maps that will help visitors pinpoint some of the V&A museum's design highlights.
for this year's london design festival johnson banks have designed a collection of maps that will help visitors pinpoint some of the V&A museum's design highlights.
magnificent maps
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the british library in london is currently displaying ‘magnificent maps’, an exhibition that looks at the social, political and historical context of maps. the exhibit was »
the british library in london is currently displaying ‘magnificent maps’, an exhibition that looks at the social, political and historical context of maps. the exhibit was designed by universal design studio, who was awarded the bid through a design competition
the map as art
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maps can be simple tools, comfortable in their familiar form. or they can lead to different destinations: places turned upside down or inside out, territories riddled with marks »
maps can be simple tools, comfortable in their familiar form. or they can lead to different destinations: places turned upside down or inside out, territories riddled with marks understood only by their maker, realms connected more to the interior mind than to the exterior world.
streetside photos: augmented reality maps
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microsoft has been working on a variety of applications for their bing maps service including streetside photos, an app which overlays user photos onto street views
microsoft has been working on a variety of applications for their bing maps service including streetside photos, an app which overlays user photos onto street views
STAR strategies + architecture: europan nl series of maps
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STAR strategies + architecture were commisioned to develop a series of maps for europan.
STAR strategies + architecture were commisioned to develop a series of maps for europan.
WXY architecture: redesign of the NYC information center
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WXY architecture + urban design redesigned the NYC information center using state of the art technology.
WXY architecture + urban design redesigned the NYC information center using state of the art technology.
map quilts by leah evans
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each piece features a map which is hand-sewn in fine detail forming an almost abstract pattern.
each piece features a map which is hand-sewn in fine detail forming an almost abstract pattern.
japanese monster maps
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these maps are based on the ideas explored in human anatomy. the unique monster parts are what make them so fun.
these maps are based on the ideas explored in human anatomy. the unique monster parts are what make them so fun.
anatomical maps: a short history
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the combination of art and medical knowledge has been used to teach and protect communities since mankind's early years.
the combination of art and medical knowledge has been used to teach and protect communities since mankind's early years.
the hand drawn map association
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new map art by chris kenny
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NYC subway diagram 2008 by massimo vignelli for men's vogue
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designboom recently caught up with men’s vogue editor mark rozzo to ask him about the collaboration with vignelli.
designboom recently caught up with men’s vogue editor mark rozzo to ask him about the collaboration with vignelli.
cutting edge maps
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a look at contemporary artistic interpretations of the map.
a look at contemporary artistic interpretations of the map.
