Module 9: Flow Maps

For this map, I wanted to pursue the look a classic textbook map. I ended up being very pleased with the layout and design of this map. One of my favorite highlights is the branch and trunk feature I was able to create for the flow lines coming from Central America and the Caribbean Islands.

This particular project was slowed by a few technical difficulties. A few of them were specific to my computer; however, I encountered one problem that I have yet to find a solution for. I posted about it in detail in our class discussion. To summarize, at some point during my work, I must have changed a default setting in Illustrator. Now, when I create any object, whether it is a line, or a shape, or anything else I get a small black line around it, whether I want it to have a stroke or not. I cannot even change the color, it stays black.

Unfortunately, this technical limitation influenced design considerations, and ultimately the final product.