afrimapr community meetup: A roadmap to making better maps
Channel: afrimapr
Date: 2022-08-25

About the talk
Maps are an increasingly popular way to visualise data but making an effective map can often be challenging and in some cases, a map may not even be the best solution. In this session, we’ll look at the various ways data can be visualised on a map to make the most impact. We’ll look at tips and techniques to make better maps and some of the things to avoid. The session will focus on general map-making techniques that can be applied to any map-making project. 

afrimapr’s monthly virtual meetups aim to support the development of an active African R mapping community. It offers you a chance to learn about new resources, ask questions, showcase your work, and grow your R mapping network.

Come along and say “Hello!” No preparation or experience with R or mapping needed!

Slides for this session is available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HTqUIq5GIJjUAjo0LBhK0dd_csDT5ELi/view

Our speaker: Alastair Otter (Data journalist, programmer, hacker & Co-founder of Media Hack)

Alastair Otter is a journalist, programmer and designer with more than 20 years experience in print and digital media. He co-founded Media Hack Collective, a data journalism team in South Africa. Media Hack publishes The Outlier, an independent data-focused publication covering key issues in South Africa and Africa. Media Hack has won numerous awards for its data journalism both in South Africa and internationally.

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