SHAKIR ANSARI

Create a zoned, clickable map of Kansas City for a tourist website,
emphasizing key areas and cities.

Business Type

Michael Hughes

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Location

Lenexa,Kansas

Work

Design Solution

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Client Objectives & Issues

Develop a custom map of Kansas City for a tourist-inspired website, dividing the city into five distinct zones: Central, North, South, East, and West. The map should feature clickable zones with large, visible fonts and highlight key cities like Shawnee, Overland Park, and Gladstone.

Primary Challenges

Map Zoning:
Accurately dividing Kansas City into five distinct areas while ensuring each zone is clearly defined and visually appealing.

Interactive Elements:
Making the zones clickable and ensuring the map is user-friendly on the website.

City Highlighting:
Ensuring cities like Shawnee, Overland Park, and Gladstone stand out in a visually distinct manner.

Project Solution

Map Design:
Create a custom map, using creative design elements to define the Central, North, South, East, and West zones, with large, clickable fonts for easy navigation.

City Emphasis:
Highlight key cities by using larger fonts or other visual elements to make them stand out.

Interactive Functionality:
Integrate interactive elements into the map, allowing users to click on zones to explore specific areas of Kansas City.

Technologies Used

Graphic Design Software:
Use tools like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to design the custom map.

Web Development Tools:
Implement interactive features using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Mapping Tools:
Utilize mapping software or APIs to ensure geographic accuracy and interactivity.

Development Cycle

Timeline:
The project will be completed in a streamlined process, with clear milestones for design, interactivity, and final implementation.

Phase 1:
Initial map design, zoning Kansas City into the five areas.

Phase 2:

Adding interactive elements and clickable zones.

Phase 3:

Enhancing the visibility of key cities.

Phase 4:

Final review, testing, and integration into the website.

Project Impact

Enhanced User Experience:
Provides an engaging, user-friendly map for tourists exploring Kansas City, improving navigation and site interactivity.

Visually Distinct Map:
Offers a creative and visually appealing map that aligns with the website’s tourist theme, highlighting key areas and cities effectively.

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