Investigating cities through mapping · Joost Grootens · On Data And Design
On Data and Design Meetup #26
Online, January 18th, 2024
For the 26th edition of On Data And Design, we explore the intersection of «Cities, Data and Design». This online event is a journey through the world of urban landscapes and their relationship with data and design. Our panel of experts are showing how the fusion of data visualization, urban planning, and design shapes our understanding and experience of cities. This session is perfect for city planners, architects, data enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the dynamic interplay of data and urban design. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field and explore the transformative power of data and design in shaping urban spaces.
Joost Grootens, a renowned graphic designer and educator, specializes in book design. His expertise particularly shines in the creation of atlases and reference works. In his presentation, Grootens showcases his skill in transforming complex urban data into accessible visual narratives. He aims to demonstrate how this approach can profoundly influence our understanding of cities. His work plays a significant role in shaping social and community dynamics.
Summary
This video script discusses the use of mapping in exploring cities, showcasing three projects by Joost Grootens. The projects include an atlas on poor cities in Europe, an atlas on the city of Copenhagen, and a map of Flanders. The script highlights the use of different cartographic languages and techniques to question and challenge traditional mapping approaches.
Highlights
0:00-0:30 🗺️ Joost Grootens introduces himself and his practice in Amsterdam, focusing on the use of visualizations, particularly maps, in their book projects.
1:10-2:20 📚 The first project showcased is an atlas on poor cities in Europe, featuring different colors and materializations for various content, combining maps and data visualizations.
3:05-3:45 🌍 The second project explores the city of Copenhagen through six different lenses, using various cartographic languages and questioning the order and completeness of the atlas.
4:15-5:00 🗺️ The third project is a map of Flanders, showcasing a unique mapping approach that appears pixelated from a distance and illustrative up close, challenging traditional map representations.
Key Insights
🎨 The use of distinct sets of inks and colors in the atlas on poor cities enhances the visual experience and helps integrate maps with data visualizations, creating a cohesive narrative. (1:10-2:20)
🤔 By questioning the completeness, order, and representation of maps, Joost Grootens challenges the traditional authority of maps as objective sources of information, encouraging ambiguity and uncertainty in map design. (3:05-3:45)
🌍 The map of Flanders demonstrates the complexity of representing a continuous urban area, using a unique mapping approach that balances pixelation and illustrative details, offering different perspectives and narratives based on the viewer’s proximity. (4:15-5:00)
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