GIS 6006 Lab 5

 

In this lab we learned to export and clean data to import into ArcGIS Pro. Once we imported this data table into Pro we did a table join for our data and an existing counties layer. We exported this to a new layer and created two choropleth maps that we used to be the basis for an info graphic. Above is my ending info graphic.  

For my overall design I wanted to make sure that the two  maps were the focal point by positioning them in the center section of the layout. I chose an off-white color that would make the map stand out without being bright white making it easier on the eyes. I also added a dark grey boarder again to pull the viewers focus and set the maps apart. For the title area I went with a darker background and white letters to pull the viewers’ attention – creating good contract and readability. For the supplemental information I went with two different charts, the scatter plot and the bar chart, both are easy to read. The center text panel was taken from a reputable source and gives an overall of the main concepts behind the infographic. The creator, coordinate system and sources were placed in the lower section, centered because the data source is still relevant, and I went with a smaller but still readable text point.