Effective Map-Based Interfaces and Interactions

In the digital age, maps have continued to play a vital role in helping us explore the physical world and perform numerous tasks. Although most people have never been trained to understand and use maps, a form of visualization with many underlying peculiarities and subjective biases inherent in their design and representation, most map-based interfaces and interactions are assumed to be effective and usable by ordinary everyday users. The primary objective of this workshop is to provide a collaborative informal venue for its participants to showcase their latest design, research, or professional work on map-based interfaces and interactions, and to share their diverse practical expertise, best practices, learnings, and experiences with others. In particular, this workshop will focus on the development of more effective maps and map-like visualizations in supporting non-expert ordinary users in performing their desired tasks.