These Brandon Martin-Anderson Maps are Veiny Depictions of Bike Paths
Michael Hemsworth — January 24, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: graphserver.sourceforge.net & images.businessweek
Artist and designer Brandon Martin-Anderson uses complex routing technology to not only highlight some of the best routes for cyclists in major metropolises, but he does so in a simplistically artistic method that resembles blood-pumping veins. Martin-Anderson morphed the visualisations into eye-catching videos that highlight major cities across the United States including such cyclist-savvy spots as Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California.
The astounding designs are created by using the base maps available as open-source data to any residents; from here, the artist created the renderings in a way that not only can be compared to veins, but more accurately to the outstretching branches of a tree. The complete collection of creations can be found on Martin-Anderson's personal website, with new renderings popping every now and then.
The astounding designs are created by using the base maps available as open-source data to any residents; from here, the artist created the renderings in a way that not only can be compared to veins, but more accurately to the outstretching branches of a tree. The complete collection of creations can be found on Martin-Anderson's personal website, with new renderings popping every now and then.
Trend Themes
1. Complex Routing Technology - Using complex routing technology to create visually stunning maps of bike paths.
2. Artistic Visualizations - Creating eye-catching videos that resemble veins or tree branches to showcase bike routes.
3. Open-source Mapping - Leveraging open-source data to create detailed renderings of bike paths.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling & Outdoor Recreation - Opportunities for disruptively innovating the cycling industry by creating visually appealing and user-friendly route maps.
2. Art & Design - Innovations in artistic visualization techniques and mapping technology for creating unique and captivating artwork.
3. Mapping & GIS - Using open-source mapping data to develop new visualization methods and create innovative mapping solutions.
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