A nice typography map!!!

I picked this map because I think it is a neat map of South America.

The typography of this map is especially attractive due to its nice fonts and beautiful colors.

The country names are large so that they can get attention easily, the kerning of the names is also an attractive asset since it is well displayed across the landmasses.

The water features are generally labeled in blue as well.

Lab 4

This is my lab 4 picture.

I don't think this lab for typography is that hard, however, it does require patience.

Also, the ability to make the right choice of the placement, size, weight of the types is essentially important.

I think this exercise is a great opportunity to get familiar with types - one of the most important elements of map designing and producing. I also feel that I always explore more and more about this software, with more labs coming and focusing on different aspects.
I am glad that I become more and more familiar and skilled about using Adobe Illustrator :)

Lab 3

This is My Lab 3 Picture.

Lab 3 is not that hard to do actually, especially with professor's detailed instructions; however, it definitely requires patience and chariness.

It's easy for me to figure out the scale, it's easy math. All the problems related to math are easy...So glad!

I did have some problems with the Path Type Tool though, it took me a little bit longer to figure out how to move the text along the path.

^_^ I tried my best to make it done well.

I will always try my best in the future assignments and projects as well.

What is a map projection?

Isn't this clear!

(Cylindrical,Gnomonic)

Our world on a flat paper,
Distorted,
Still
Wonderful~

Map is great!

I am so happy that I've found these two maps of my home country China.

Both of them look pretty nice. I bet the projection center must be China.

The first one is more interesting, it gives you the feeling of three-dimensional visual effects. I think it is quite attractive.

And the second one is really sweet: red and yellow. The color of our national flag ~!

Maps are great!

But can be bad too!
They even make me miss home more~~

Lab2

About My Three Additional links

The three addtional links I got are:
The GMU Blackboard, National Geographic, and American Digital Cartography Inc.

For GMU Blackboard, I think it is quite relevant to our class since it is a place where we can get most information about the class procedure and assignments, etc. It is also a place to exchange information and views between professor and students.

For National Geographic, I just love it too much. It is a perfect combination of Physical and Human Geography. I can get a large amount of information from it. Most significantly, it inspires to care about our wonderful but vulnerable home-the earth.

For American Digital Cartography Inc, I just got it by Google search. I found it useful since it is something interesting to look at when taking future career into consideration. Generally, I view this website as informative and fun.