Why do Google Maps Look So Much Better?

In: Graphic Design (general) Maps

7 Dec 2010

Justin O’Beirne has written up a very nice analysis of what design tweaks make Google maps easier to read than Bing or Yahoo’s. (Thanks to Sean R for the link!)

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1 Response to Why do Google Maps Look So Much Better?

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Xiao Qin

December 9th, 2010 at 23:13

This article really helps me a lot! The illustrations that the author has created really made good points there.

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