Abstract

This project investigates the use of information design principles to create an
engaging, interactive map of the 2006 Canadian federal election. Its purpose is to
improve on existing political maps by representing electoral districts on the basis
of their importance in the constitution of Canada’s government, rather than their
geography. Furthermore, the map shows not simply the results of the election, but
also provides more information about the behaviour of voters, as well as giving
insight into differences and similarities between voter behaviour in different parts
of the country, and allows the user to explore and make critical comment of the
visual representations of that data.

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