Fast, beautiful maps

Why are we talking about maps?

They're old...

Hereford Mappa Mundi c 1300

We use them all the time...

They're contextual...

But look, a lot of digital maps

rely on Google.

However, that's changing.

Apple iPhoto for iOS

Taxonomy

Foursquare

"We love the idea of supporting open data through OpenStreetMap, and MapBox gives us greater flexibility on tile design for custom maps."

"NYC real estate site to save $250,000 by switching from Google Maps to MapBox + OpenStreetMap"

OpenStreetMap for data...

...and MapBox.

TileMill studio

Carto styling language

MBTiles spec

modestmaps.js interaction library

Wax connector

Mapnik renderer

Mapbox.com hosting

Built on standards and open source.

Let's make a map!

Download TileMill.

Download some data.

Load it up and take a look.

I'm not a great visual designer... Colorbrewer!

Style it.

Then add some roads and a better coastline. OpenStreetMap Metro Extracts (for coastline) or CloudMade extracts (for roads)

Can also make it interactive.

Our layers and style.

Our finished map.

Lots to share. Let's discuss.

@tylorsherman

hello@denimandsteel.com