Map Resources Blog

Are you someone who just wants a nice printed copy of a Map Resources map?  But has no need for the digital file? If so, you can bypass the digital map, and just order a printed copy from Map Sales. You can get a beautiful print out of any map from Map Resources collection. Plus you have lots of size and mounting options.  Just give Map Sales the map ID#, and tell them how you want the map printed.  Go to this page for Map Sales link.    

Map Resources just dropped the price of State maps with Congressional Districts.  You can get any state for only $29.95.  It's a great price, plus your download includes both AI + PPT format.  So whether you are making a presentation, or editing the map in Illustrator, you will have the graphic format you need.  Each Congressional District is a separate object you can edit, which is really useful when showing election results.  Go to any state here. If you need all 50 states, there's a great deal on that too.  Entire collection of 50 states, in AI + PPT format,...

Digital cartography and design are two dynamic fields, both with loads of interesting developments. How do professionals keep up? Attending conferences is one way, and here's a few relevant events coming up soon. For the latest on the design world, there's How, CreativePro, & Visual Connections. For mapping, AAG and State of the Map.   How Design Live offers a rich program covering a wide range of pertinent topics - graphic tools mastery, agency management, career development, and of course, creativity!  Discounted prices if you register by April 2.     CreativePro focuses on training for Illustrator and Photoshop. Extensive...

Great conference coming up this summer for Adobe Illustrator users. http://conference.creativepro.com/

Here's an educational article about how not to get fooled by a bad map.