Map Design and Usability of a Simplified Topographic 2D Map on the Smartphone in Landscape and Portrait Orientations
Map design and usability issues are crucial when considering different device orientations. It is visible, especially in exploring the topographical space in landscape or portrait orientation on the mobile phone. In this study, we aim to reveal the main differences and similarities among participant...
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| author | Beata Medyńska-Gulij Jacek Gulij Paweł Cybulski Krzysztof Zagata Jakub Zawadzki Tymoteusz Horbiński |
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| description | Map design and usability issues are crucial when considering different device orientations. It is visible, especially in exploring the topographical space in landscape or portrait orientation on the mobile phone. In this study, we aim to reveal the main differences and similarities among participants’ performance in a map-based task. The study presents an original research scheme, including establishing conceptual assumptions, developing map applications with gaming elements, user testing, and visualizing results. It appears that the different phone orientation triggers different visual strategy. This transfers into decision-making about the path selection. It turned out that in landscape orientation, participants preferred paths oriented east–west. On the other hand, portrait orientation supported north–south path selection. However, considering the given task accomplishment, both mobile phones’ orientations are adequate for the exploration of topographical space. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-42841b08cf9241f3abfff965e0a042202023-11-24T08:31:21ZengMDPI AGISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information2220-99642022-11-01111157710.3390/ijgi11110577Map Design and Usability of a Simplified Topographic 2D Map on the Smartphone in Landscape and Portrait OrientationsBeata Medyńska-Gulij0Jacek Gulij1Paweł Cybulski2Krzysztof Zagata3Jakub Zawadzki4Tymoteusz Horbiński5Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland; Department of Cartography and Geomatics, 61-712 Poznań, PolandCollegium Da Vinci Poznań, 61-719 Poznań, PolandAdam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland; Department of Cartography and Geomatics, 61-712 Poznań, PolandAdam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland; Department of Cartography and Geomatics, 61-712 Poznań, PolandAdam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland; Department of Cartography and Geomatics, 61-712 Poznań, PolandAdam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland; Department of Cartography and Geomatics, 61-712 Poznań, PolandMap design and usability issues are crucial when considering different device orientations. It is visible, especially in exploring the topographical space in landscape or portrait orientation on the mobile phone. In this study, we aim to reveal the main differences and similarities among participants’ performance in a map-based task. The study presents an original research scheme, including establishing conceptual assumptions, developing map applications with gaming elements, user testing, and visualizing results. It appears that the different phone orientation triggers different visual strategy. This transfers into decision-making about the path selection. It turned out that in landscape orientation, participants preferred paths oriented east–west. On the other hand, portrait orientation supported north–south path selection. However, considering the given task accomplishment, both mobile phones’ orientations are adequate for the exploration of topographical space.https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/11/11/577map designgeomedia usabilitysmartphonelandscape orientationportrait orientationmapping technique |
| spellingShingle | Beata Medyńska-Gulij Jacek Gulij Paweł Cybulski Krzysztof Zagata Jakub Zawadzki Tymoteusz Horbiński Map Design and Usability of a Simplified Topographic 2D Map on the Smartphone in Landscape and Portrait Orientations ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information map design geomedia usability smartphone landscape orientation portrait orientation mapping technique |
| title | Map Design and Usability of a Simplified Topographic 2D Map on the Smartphone in Landscape and Portrait Orientations |
| title_full | Map Design and Usability of a Simplified Topographic 2D Map on the Smartphone in Landscape and Portrait Orientations |
| title_fullStr | Map Design and Usability of a Simplified Topographic 2D Map on the Smartphone in Landscape and Portrait Orientations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Map Design and Usability of a Simplified Topographic 2D Map on the Smartphone in Landscape and Portrait Orientations |
| title_short | Map Design and Usability of a Simplified Topographic 2D Map on the Smartphone in Landscape and Portrait Orientations |
| title_sort | map design and usability of a simplified topographic 2d map on the smartphone in landscape and portrait orientations |
| topic | map design geomedia usability smartphone landscape orientation portrait orientation mapping technique |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/11/11/577 |
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