Map User Needs

The Influence of the Map User on Mapmaking

Because it is essential to include only those objects of specific relevance to the context of the map’s message, the map user needs are a very important factor in the transfer of knowledge between map author and users.

Therefore, in this unit you will learn how to interpret the requirements of the map user in order to make an appropriate map and be successful in map communication.

Necessary prerequisites are knowledge of map types and map communication. This content was dealt within the previous unit where you may need to have a look first to get the new aspects in the right sense.