Author Archives for Symon Porteous
April 22, 2025 3:52 pm
Published by Symon Porteous
The tourism industry leverages mapping as a powerful tool to promote holiday destinations, local attractions, and in its overall marketing ...
February 27, 2025 11:33 am
Published by Symon Porteous
Good map design is an intricate process that involves several stages, from initial concept to final implementation. These stages ensure ...
November 1, 2024 3:40 pm
Published by Symon Porteous
Quality Cartographic Design is being used across many different community projects and initiatives every day. Community – focused maps can ...
September 29, 2023 4:37 am
Published by Symon Porteous
Most of us would probably describe an atlas as a collection of printed maps or charts, usually having a ...
April 21, 2023 11:26 am
Published by Symon Porteous
When we talk about ‘large scale’ mapping, we often mean a map or plan showing a small area of ...
December 23, 2022 10:07 am
Published by Symon Porteous
When commissioning a cartographic design project, there are several different ways to engage the services of a specialist map ...
August 9, 2022 8:36 am
Published by Symon Porteous
Key Drivers
It is well-documented that for several years now local
authorities have been adopting sustainable ...
January 21, 2022 2:49 pm
Published by Symon Porteous
What is the Government Welcome Back Fund?
In response to the ongoing ...
November 12, 2021 1:56 pm
Published by Symon Porteous
When
we look at a modern map designed by a cartographer using cartographic design workflows
and software, the reader ...
August 24, 2021 1:10 pm
Published by Symon Porteous
With nearly 10,000 Parishes in England (according to the Department for Communities and Local Government), many of us come ...