Module 4: Map Elements and Typography

This was a challenging assignment, as I was working with Adobe Illustrator for the first time; however, after I gained some momentum I was able to move right along. One of my favorite features so far is being able to warp text on a path with a negative arch. I believe that this gave my map a traditional feel, especially labeling bodies of water. I like the idea of generating a look that map users are already familiar and comfortable with. I bent the rules slightly by using italicized text to label the different keys. Our reading says that we should limit the use of italics to hydrological features, but I think it is acceptable to apply this style to keys since they are so closely associated with a major hydrological feature (the ocean).