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Arthur H. Robinson on Design

1915–2004 Canada

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Good design looks right. It is simple (clear and uncomplicated). Good design is also elegant, and does not look contrived. A map should be aesthetically pleasing, thought provoking, and communicative

Elements of Cartography (1953)

Our experience in the Cartographic Section of the [OSS Map] Division clearly showed that the creation of a special purpose map was frequently as much a problem in design as it was a problem in substantive compilation.

The Look of Maps (1952)

The design process involves a series of operations. In map design, it is convenient to break this sequence into three stages. In the first stage, you draw heavily on imagination and creativity. You think of various graphic possibilities, consider alternative ways...

Elements of Cartography (1953)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Arthur H. Robinson (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.