El mapa digital como interfaz: cartografías (inter)activas

Shifts in Mapping

Education in the Knowledge Society, 2010

Resumen: El artículo expone los últimos progresos en las actividades de investigación aplicadas en el departamento de Folklore y Ethnology del University College Cork con particular referencia a las implicaciones del uso de las tecnologías informáticas y digitales en ambientes de trabajo de campo. Destacando el caso del establecimiento de un centro Multimedia para la Etnología Urbana y Regional como un archivo virtual, el estudio explora la dimensión pedagógica relativa a los contextos educativos adultos y no tradicionales. El artículo hace referencia a la política de financiación gubernamental, especialmente su aplicación al desarrollo interdisciplinario de ayudas de auto aprendizaje a través del uso del irlandés como lengua minoritaria. Además, sitúa la discusión dentro de las perspectivas teóricas más amplias de la cultura popular y los medios de comunicación para explorar las potencialidades y los límites existentes e inesperados relativos a la emergencia de la sociedad de la información y la comunicación.

Proceedings of the ICA, 2019

We see more cartographic products in our digital world than ever before. But what role does cartography play in the modern production of cartographic products? In this position paper, we will argue that the democratization and diffusion of cartographic production has also led to the presumed "fading relevance" of cartography. As an argument against this notion, we highlight starting points for the field of cartography to improve modern cartographic production through its inherent cartographic knowledge.

2015

A busca pela relevância e uma caracteristica basica da cognicao humana. Considerando que o intervalo entre a construcao e o uso dos mapas e um processo comunicacional, profissionais das geociencias podem explorar a condicao da busca pela relevância para aperfeicoar o atendimento das necessidades de diversos usuarios de mapas. Esta proposta de pesquisa fundamenta-se em debater em que medida a Teoria da Relevância e a abordagem da Multimodalidade podem contribuir para a ampliacao do uso dos mapas, partindo do principio do menor esforco no processo comunicacional. O objetivo e discutir a validade da identificacao de um conjunto de modos envolvidos na producao (especialistas) e utilizacao (usuarios) da geoinformacao para que os mapas, classificados por finalidades especificas, atendam necessidades relevantes e, portanto, sejam mais uteis. Para alcancar este objetivo, o artigo apresenta um debate teorico entre a geoinformacao e a Teoria da Relevância e a Multimodalidade. Nas consideracoe...

Il presente contributo si strutturerà in due parti: la prima sarà dedicata ad introdurre un approccio interdisciplinare al linguaggio del fumetto a partire dalle 'comic book geographies', un recente campo di studi emerso a livello internazionale come punto d'incontro tra comics studies e geografa (politica, dei media, culturale, di genere, postcoloniale); la seconda parte sarà invece incentrata sulla proposta di un nuovo campo di ricerca, la 'comic book cartography' (Peterle 2017), a partire dall'analisi della stretta relazione tra linguaggio del fumetto e linguaggio cartografco.

Connecting. Drawing for weaving relationship. Languages Distances Technologies. Proceedings of the 42th International Conference of Representation Disciplines Teachers, 2021

En este estudio se presenta el desarrollo de un Web-GIS para representar el patrimonio mudéjar en Aragón, un listado de 227 edificios que necesitan ser inventariados para su correcta documentación. Algunos de los bienes son especialmente representativos con elementos arquitectónicos singulares y forman parte del patrimonio mundial. Esta situación precisa un Sistema de Información del Patrimonio Arquitectónico, una base de datos que pueda incorporar información relativa a la identificación y localización, datos históricos, tipo de protección, características geométricas, constructivas, estado de conservación y tipos de intervención; un soporte común que permita contener todos los materiales disponibles de un elemento patrimonial. El diseño y desarrollo de este Web-GIS, se ha enfocado en la protección del patrimonio mudéjar de Aragón y su relación con el entorno y la normativa urbanística y de protección. La información gráfica de esta información y su relación con el patrimonio y su geolocalización, facilitan un soporte para el análisis espacial, para su conservación y divulgación. Supone un instrumento adicional para la toma de decisiones, facilitando la elaboración de inventarios encaminados a la protección y conservación, y contribuye a dotar de una visión del edificio a escala urbana y territorial, no solo como un ente aislado.

2016

Starting from a discussion on the evolution of maps from omnipotent documents of rare geographic knowledge to omnipresent location-based services as digital twins of the corresponding geoobjects in the reality, the author hails the unprecedented social visibility of cartography. At the same time, she points out that it would be misleading if the modern cartography is narrowed down to the scope of instant map design and use, thus minimizing user actions to simple mouse clicks on labels attached to the individual locations rather than exploring the vast information space between the locations. She appeals for the connection-oriented research and development of visual analytical open platforms for relational information in big data. In oder to shed some light on cartographers’ contributions in geodata science and citizen science, she reviewed three doctoral theses dedicated to discovering events, behaviors, correlations and causal relations embedded in large datasets and social media. ...

TYPP, 2023

The traditional appearance of geographical maps often reinforces singular and hegemonic worldviews. This essay explores the transformative potential of cartography, advocating for participatory mapmaking methods that challenge conventional spatial representations, fostering shared authorship and collective belonging to a place. Maps are far from neutral or objective; they reflect their creators' biases, perspectives, and values. They shape our understanding of geography, often marginalizing local and less-heard voices. This text emphasizes the significance of collective authorship, belonging, and localized knowledge. The essay puts forward the concept of "counter-mapping" as a potent instrument for communities to create alternative maps that contest hegemonic depictions. These counter-maps navigate between social, cultural, and historical perspectives, humanizing space and revealing concealed realities. The text underscores the potential role of design in this process, promoting more collective, organic production. This approach can lead to more situated, diverse worldviews, providing a platform for appreciating the aesthetics, emotions, and experiences of a place. The author's work on "subjective atlases" is an example that prioritizes the voices of those who inhabit a place, incorporating their experiences into mapmaking. This approach mitigates alienation and fosters a plural, interconnected perception of place. Ultimately, the essay invites designers and those engaged in visual communication to explore the potential of collaborative cartography, addressing power dynamics and embracing plural design methods. Doing so can contribute to emancipation and a more inclusive, interconnected representation of our surroundings.

"The Art of Mapping Between Land and Mind" - JoLMa 5 | 1 , 2024

In the creation of maps, scientific knowledge related to mathematics and physics combines with knowledge specific to graphic or artistic disciplines. Since all maps are artifacts whose aesthetic qualities convey information that simultaneously engages the fields of ontology, epistemology, and politics, they are objects of undeniable interest for philosophical inquiry. Following what has been termed “the cartographic turn in social sciences”, 'The Art of Mapping Between Land and Mind' delves into two intertwining issues. On one side, it examines how the aesthetic properties of maps convey cognitive, cultural, and political meanings. On the other, it explores the role of visual arts in reflecting on cartographic thought, shaping both its methods and motivations. The volume is divided into four sections. Embracing the point of view of both the philosopher and the geographer, the first one sheds light on the relationship between epistemology and cartography (Kukla; Costantini; Tanney). The second addresses mapmaking as an art form (Tanca; Haugdal) or, conversely, considers maps from the perspective of their aesthetic properties (Török; Ogundiwin; Elhaik). The third focuses on the digital condition of today’s cartography (Tschochohei; Quaranta; Keller). Finally, the last section includes two contributions that represent attempts to guide cartography toward its future (Bosca; Ianniello). Opening this issue, a special essay by Elizabeth Povinelli offers a generous précis of her upcoming book.

2002