Peter's+Atlas+Design

Peter Martell-Census Data **__Text__-** Considering the audience, the size of the text needs to be big enough to catch the reader’s attention but small enough to establish proper map elements where you want them. I feel that the statistical data should share the same format throughout the atlas and range from 12-16. Not all census data is self-explanatory so the text offers assistance in reading the map. **__Color__-** The color used for census data needs to range from light to dark of a somewhat generous portion (audience age). I feel using RED as a severe value and YELLOW as a low value would provide an easy visual to follow and attract the reader to the map. **__Graphs/Photographs__-** Statistical data can be best represented by graphs or charts and my atlas pages will designated a significant portion to both of those aspects. By utilizing graphs I can make the chloropleth data viewable along with a legend to guide the reader. I feel pie charts and bar graphs will serve best with census data. **__Layout/Design__-** Each of my maps will represent a portion of the census (Population, Race, Density, etc.). The main features will be situated in the top left with an applied chloropleth pattern. The rest of the map will contain a north arrow, legend, table and scale. The table will have text as a caption. With this consistency I can present my topic thoroughly without confusing the reader with separate design patterns. **__Audience__-** The target audience is basically middle school students. This is a good age to do an atlas for because they are still young and easier to accommodate for. Also the topics are consistent with the curriculum most 8th graders experience so again, relating these subjects is easier than if we were making a college atlas.