Image courtesy of http://www.cybergeography.org/, originally uploaded by Jimbo (Alan James Wellock).
Above, inspired by subway transport maps, is just one of various posted on the Cybergeography website, a research site dedicated to the mapping and graphic visualisation of new electronic environments, including the Internet. 'Cybermaps' are visual representations of data traffic and help both large corporations and individuals understand 'new digital landscapes beyond [their] computer screen.' The main aim of them is the same as maps of our realworld, to help us navigate efficiently around an environment. Producers of these tools are called 'Cyber-explorers.' They create maps that follow both geographical conventions and abstract ideals. Above are just some that I find useful to inspire both the visualisation of my idea and its development as an investigation.
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