Here is a slide deck with final design choices outlined and the final steps outlined for finalizing the project.
Ideation Process
The first stage of the process started on paper. We had workshopped the layout of the map and finalized the size, folding, and components of the map (a 3-day itinerary structure).
Digitalize it!
After brainstorming the layout and content of the map, we proceeded to formalize it digitally. We started by producing a simplified version of the map, extracting the main roads and geographical components of the city. Then we designed illustrations of some main historical places in the city. Everything is hand-drawn at first and edited further in software.
Image 1. First hand-drawn design using Adobe InDesign
Image 2. First hand-drawn version of illustrations (Qutb Shahi tombs) on paper
Image 3. Digitalized illustrations coming to life! (Charminar)
HH Map Draft 3 comments.pdf
After ideation, it's time to put the individual elements together as the initial versions of the deliverable. We then polished further by incorporating feedback and discussions on graphic designs, fonts, legends, and color choices.