Work

Prague Squared

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Prague Squared intends to effectively visualise the statistical data of Prague using selected methods of thematic cartography, principles of visual perception and information graphics. The aim is to bring an alternative and unconventional way of visually easy communication of statistical information of municipal parts. However, irregular municipal divisions can create conflicts between thematic content, geometric structure, and annotations. This project overcomes such limitations by using a cartographic anamorphosis (an area cartogram) where municipal parts are represented as squares while preserving spatial contiguity. A key geographical feature, the generalized Vltava River, enhances orientation and municipal parts names are abbreviated for clarity. The project employs a combination of choropleth and proportional symbol techniques, ensuring multiple data layers are readable. This approach provides a structured, legible, and intuitive way to provide insight into the relationships between data and can reveal connections, trends or correlations.

Source: Journal of Maps

DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2025.2473593

Author: Josef Münzberger

Institution: Czech Technical University in Prague

Language: English

Topic: Data Visualization and Analytics

Subfield: Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $778