I love converting large datasets to a more accessible form through visualisation. This democratises information in an increasingly data-saturated age.
Complex spreadsheets can be difficult to understand. Presenting such data in an easy-to-read manner, whether it’s through maps, infographics or other visually appealing forms leads to improved informational access and inclusivity.
NFU Mutual approached me to produce a set of four UK maps, showing a planned consolidation of agent locations and catchment areas over a four year period. I used a complex spreadsheet for reference, and boundaries were an approximation based on several criteria.
Later I was asked to produce a single map detailing the up-to-date catchment areas at the completion of this process. The boundaries of the new map, based on postcodes, had to be more precise. I used Microsoft MapPoint screenshots provided by the client to provide an initial boundary guide and catchments. I then spherically mapped the screenshots into a single map of the UK and used Adobe Illustrator for the resulting trace.
The whole set of maps was then printed to a large format, with the text details layered onto acetate for ease of presentation.
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His output is always high quality, he grasps our requirements easily and provides highly useable business materials, quickly and with no fuss. When I need materials of this nature, he is my go-to man for the job!
The full map for agent locations and catchment areas. Press Ctrl+ and Ctrl- to zoom in and out if on a desktop browser.
The previous set of four consolidation maps running from 2015 - 2018, showing a merging and consolidation of key areas.
24 Microsoft MapPoint screenshots were composited over a UK map template for the initial trace. As MapPoint maps to a sphere the main challenge was ensuring that the edges lined up to the correct proportional scale.
I then added locations, agents and a regional colour scheme to the resulting trace. The map aims to incorporate a significant amount of detail whilst maintaining clarity.