ENGL 419: Multimedia Writing

This is a run up of one of the map pieces as it stands now.
The main question as this point is whether the format is easy to follow. I.e. can you tell what is one the map at a glance, or follow the information at the side. Also, is the information at the top useful at all/should I get rid of it or should I add anything to it that you can think of that might be of use?
Additionally, I realize it's not the prettiest looking thing in the world, but any suggestions as to how to make it more visually appealing?
And before you say it, I'm aware the colours don't match. I'm working on it.
Ignore the grain on the picture, that happened because I was saving it as a gif so I could upload it easily.

Here is an updated version of my map- I added in all of the editor's names and their desk's duties. Is there anything else you would like me to include in the map?

I'm having trouble posting my image...maybe because it's an .indd, but I will try again to do it class with Jeremy's assistance.

Cleaned up the coasts, made an easier distinguishable color outline the map, cleaned up latitude/longitude lines that serve no purpose.

1.) Is it worth blurring the boundaries between the colors to show that the transition wasn't as "smooth and clean" as the picture suggests?

2.) Should I in some way explain on the source map the meaning of the icons scattered throughout the map? (No one really knows who those people are..)

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1. Information about the stores is still in progress, but I'm not sure where I'm going to fit the information because the address and map information already take up most of the space. Should I make the text smaller?

2. Does the map look too crowded now?

3. Is the purpose still in context? Or am I straying from the main purpose of the map? (The purpose of the map I am going to produce is to visually inform people where one can p

To see how the map functions please follow this link.

http://www.soulkast.com/english/default.htm

I still need to add more contents to it.
So far 'GDP' and 'Population' function is done, so you can see the basic idea.

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Does New England look better?

I left Indiana overcrowded because the map is supposed to give a general idea of the number of students and I think the way it looks shows how overwhelming the indiana enrollment is.

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When you look at this flyer what is the first thing that you see?

What is the 2nd thing that you see?

If this flyer was on the ground around campus would you be able to read and understand it in the short amount of time that you look at it? Or is it to complicating?

What would make this flyer easier to understand?

Do you think that the text about the 65 items is in an appropriate place?

In the border I listed all the items and where they are from… does this add to the content and design of the poster?

The website is located here.

This is going to be the basic outline and base of the website. I will be adding more genres to the map before its finish and cleaning up grammar, wording, etc. However, this will be the basic finished process, hopefully.

My questions to you are:

When you clicked on the website, what was the very first thing you thought about it, and where did your eyes look first?

I had alot of complaints about the arrows last week. I decided to use a little different arrow and make it 50% transparent so you can still see the map. Do the arrows now look acceptable on the map?

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The Key to the map is a list of apartments and then the apartments will also show which providers are available.

Key to Map:
All Locations are in West Lafayette, IN 47906

1) Copper Beach Town Homes
2525 Klondike Rd.

2) McCormick Place
2110 McCormick Rd.
Internet and Cable: Outercom

3) The Lodge Apts.
2101 Cumberland Rd.
Internet: Airimba, Cable: Insight

4) Peppermill Village
3303 Peppermill Dr.
Internet: Insight, Verizon, Cable: Insight, Satellite

I will be adding text for the names of the lakes and the park.

I deleted nost of the trails, extra roads, and parking. Does this help make it easier to read and understand? Will it help for a younger crowd?

What other information do you think would be useful on this map (ex. fishing, picnic areas...)?

I'm open for any other suggestions as well!