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Making Sense of Maps

Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube

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TED-Ed Courses Urban Planning Courses Usability Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of mental mapping and its impact on urban navigation in this 17-minute TED-Ed talk by map designer Aris Venetikidis. Delve into the abstract representations we create in our minds as we navigate cities, comparing them to schematics or wiring diagrams rather than traditional street maps. Discover how these mental constructs can inform the creation of more effective real-world maps. Follow Venetikidis as he applies these principles to redesign the notoriously complex Dublin bus map, demonstrating how understanding cognitive mapping can lead to improved urban wayfinding solutions. Gain insights into the intersection of psychology, design, and urban planning in this thought-provoking presentation filmed at TEDxDublin.

Syllabus

Making sense of maps - Aris Venetikidis


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TED-Ed

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