SMT201 AY2019-20T1 EX1 DionTeoMengEn

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• Different colors were used to represent the different levels of institution on the map. Squares were used as symbols as it stood out more from the map, allowing for better visualization. OpenStreetMap was also employed to allow users better understand the distribution and locations of these public institution across Singapore.

• Different shades of a color as well as different thickness of lines were used to represent the different types of roads on the map. The combination of different shades and thickness, as compared to different colors, allows for more intuitive visualization of the different types of roads (thicker and darker lines for expressway etc.). The background (MP14_LAND_USE layer) is also in a color that presents a contrast to the colors of the lines for clearer visualization.

• The map was divided into the various purposes and uses for that particular piece of land. To reflect that, different colors and shaded was used. As the map was divided into many sections, the color used was analogous so that it is more visually pleasing and comfortable for the user.