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I've had good luck checking my maps on this site. http://www.vischeck.com/ ~ TM On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 12:48 PM, Smith, Stephen <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Adam, > > > > You’ve got an interesting challenge on your hands! > > > > Have you considered using other visual cues to indicate differences? > > - Outline type > > - Fill patterns > > - Labels > > > > I know you’re probably doing this in desktop GIS, but I find this > Javascript library really beautiful. Maybe it can serve as an inspiration. > > > > https://riccardoscalco.github.io/textures/ > > > > Good luck! > > > > Stephen Smith > GIS Project Supervisor > > Vermont Agency of Transportation > > > > *From:* Northeast Arc Users Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On > Behalf Of *Adam Kurowski > *Sent:* Wednesday, May 11, 2016 12:33 PM > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* color blind friendly mapping > > > > The Project: > > > > To replace a black and white, paper zoning map that is designed with > hatch, line, and marker symbols with a colored version made with GIS that > easy to keep updated. > > > > The Problem: > > > > One of the main staff members who will use the map is color blind. The > map would require 10+ colors and the color blind friendly color ramps, > can't handle that many variations in relation to this person's type of > color blind. I have looked at many resources > <https://blogs.esri.com/esri/arcgis/2011/02/23/color-tools-for-map-makers/> > and they have helped, but the number of zones and overlays still make the > map hard to distinguish for the color blind person. I would love to make > one all-inclusive product, but that may not be possible. > > > > The Questions: > > > > 1. Does any have experience or advice to help make this municipal zoning > map color blind friendly? > > 2. Can anyone offer a creative solution, simple or high-tech, that could > help this one staff member access the zoning information in another manner? > > > 2a. Is that an acceptable alternative and is it maintainable? > > 3. Should I follow the KISS rules and just convert the map to GIS and > stick with a black and white hatch, line, symbol map? > > > > Thanks! I'll compile and share the results. > > Adam > > > > > > ------------------- > > Adam Kurowski, Systems Analyst / Director of GIS > > Town of Arlington > > 730 Massachusetts Ave > > Arlington, MA 02476 > > phone: 781-316-3385 > > email: [log in to unmask] > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. > > If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove > yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. > > If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove > yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe.