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Lesson Navigation IconLayout Design Settings / Graphical Semiology

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LO Navigation IconHierarchic Organisation 1

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LO Navigation IconThe Golden Section

LO Navigation IconFocus of Attention

LO Navigation IconConstruct your Map

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Unit Navigation IconTypography

Unit Navigation IconColour Design

Unit Navigation IconReadability Rules

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Summary

This analogy directs attention to the fact that map design is a complex affair involving many decisions, each of which affect all the others. The best design will likely be a simple one that works well with the least amount of conflicts.

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