Beyond Blender Hillshade Maps
Exploring different 3D mapping styles. Going beyond the usual Blender hillshade maps. Meet Oblique views and Tanaka-style maps.
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maps
If All the Ice Melted Maps
What would the world look like if all the ice on Earth were to melt? I explore the maps that give us a glimpse into a potential future and serve as a powerfu...
Is Greenland Bigger than Africa or Australia?
Greenland and Africa look similar in size on most online maps. Does it mean that Greenland is bigger than Africa or Australia?
Blender 3D Shaded Relief Maps
I started using Blender to create 3D Shaded Relief Maps and mashups and made viral social media posts on the way.
F1 Las Vegas Street Circuit Layout in Vector GeoJSON
After Formula 1™ announced the new world-famous neon Las Vegas Grand Prix, I created the vector layout of the new F1 Las Vegas street circuit coming next year.
F1 Jeddah Street Circuit in Vector GeoJSON Format
How I created F1 Jeddah street circuit in vector GeoJSON Format that was not yet built.
Formula 1 Circuits Repository
The lack of available data triggered an idea, resulting in the new mapping project - Formula 1™ circuits repository.
Twitter #30DayMapChallenge 2020
The Twitter 30 Days Map Challenge’s idea is to create and publish maps based on different themes each day of the month.
Medieval Fantasy City Generator » Direct Link
The Medieval Fantasy City Generator is an algorithm that procedurally generates a random, interactive, and editable medieval city map based on different inpu...
How to Quickly Build an Interactive Map Using Google Sheets
As Google is heavily invested in mapping, they have implemented an excellent map chart possibility inside their Google Sheets, and it doesn’t require any adv...
Where to Find Geospatial Data in JSON Format
Meet Geojson.xyz, a site that offers all the geodata from the natural Earth prepared in the web-friendly GeoJSON format.
How to Create Simple Maps Quickly » Direct Link
Pixel Map Generator is easy to use and compelling, with many advanced features that many creative talents, like designers, developers, and even cartographers...
Gorgeous Hand-Made Globes » Direct Link
Interview of Peter Bellerby, the founder of Bellerby & Co., a company that makes impressive handmade and hand-painted globes.
Survey of the Best Online Mapping Tools » Direct Link
Think Google Maps is the only online mapping tool in town? Think again. Let’s break down the options and give you all you need to know to pick the best tool ...
Using D3.js to Make Beautiful Web Maps » Direct Link
Manipulating and presenting geographic data can be tricky. If your destination is beautiful custom web maps, it can be tough to navigate the multitude of too...
earth - Global Wind Map » Direct Link
earth, a global wind map of the entire world, is a visualization of global weather conditions. It is based on the weather forecasts made by supercomputers of...
Is D3 a New Web Mapping Tool?
D3.js, or Data-Driven Documents, is a JavaScript framework for manipulating documents based on data, using pure HTML, SVG, and CSS, with full emphasis on the...
projections
Is Greenland Bigger than Africa or Australia?
Greenland and Africa look similar in size on most online maps. Does it mean that Greenland is bigger than Africa or Australia?
Gauss-Krüger Zone 7 » Direct Link
Gauss, the GPS coordinates transformation tool, from now on supports Gauss–Krüger zones 5, 6, and 7.
Gauss v2.0 Is Here » Direct Link
After a very long time, GPS coordinates transformation tool finally gets a long-awaited upgrade — Gauss v2.0 is here.
GPS Gauss Tool Hits v1.0 » Direct Link
A huge update for the GPS Gauss tool, as it finally reached v1.0 version! The tool is written in pure JavaScript and uses no server-side components. Let’s ex...
GPS Coordinates to Gauss–Krüger Transformations » Direct Link
I created a simple web tool that is transforming coordinates between different coordinate systems used in the Balkans, with enabled visualization on a map. O...
gauss
Gauss-Krüger Zone 7 » Direct Link
Gauss, the GPS coordinates transformation tool, from now on supports Gauss–Krüger zones 5, 6, and 7.
Gauss v2.0 Is Here » Direct Link
After a very long time, GPS coordinates transformation tool finally gets a long-awaited upgrade — Gauss v2.0 is here.
GPS Gauss Tool Hits v1.0 » Direct Link
A huge update for the GPS Gauss tool, as it finally reached v1.0 version! The tool is written in pure JavaScript and uses no server-side components. Let’s ex...
GPS Coordinates to Gauss–Krüger Transformations » Direct Link
I created a simple web tool that is transforming coordinates between different coordinate systems used in the Balkans, with enabled visualization on a map. O...
geojson
F1 Las Vegas Street Circuit Layout in Vector GeoJSON
After Formula 1™ announced the new world-famous neon Las Vegas Grand Prix, I created the vector layout of the new F1 Las Vegas street circuit coming next year.
F1 Jeddah Street Circuit in Vector GeoJSON Format
How I created F1 Jeddah street circuit in vector GeoJSON Format that was not yet built.
Formula 1 Circuits Repository
The lack of available data triggered an idea, resulting in the new mapping project - Formula 1™ circuits repository.
Where to Find Geospatial Data in JSON Format
Meet Geojson.xyz, a site that offers all the geodata from the natural Earth prepared in the web-friendly GeoJSON format.
Portfolio
Beyond Blender Hillshade Maps
Exploring different 3D mapping styles. Going beyond the usual Blender hillshade maps. Meet Oblique views and Tanaka-style maps.
Blender 3D Shaded Relief Maps
I started using Blender to create 3D Shaded Relief Maps and mashups and made viral social media posts on the way.
Formula 1 Circuits Repository
The lack of available data triggered an idea, resulting in the new mapping project - Formula 1™ circuits repository.
Twitter #30DayMapChallenge 2020
The Twitter 30 Days Map Challenge’s idea is to create and publish maps based on different themes each day of the month.
Tutorials
How to Quickly Build an Interactive Map Using Google Sheets
As Google is heavily invested in mapping, they have implemented an excellent map chart possibility inside their Google Sheets, and it doesn’t require any adv...
How to Keep Your Oracle Spatial Indexes Healthy
When dealing with spatial data and Oracle database, now and then it is recommended to check the status of your spatial indexes. If not earlier, you’ll be for...
GeoServer Guide to CQL
CQL is a human-readable query language, and its syntax is very similar to SQL syntax, but with extremely limited functionality. For example, it can’t encode ...
review
How Does LiDAR Sensor in iPhone Work and How to Use It?
Did you know that your iPhone might have an advanced LiDAR sensor? Here is how the LiDAR sensor in iPhone work and how you can use it.
Survey of the Best Online Mapping Tools » Direct Link
Think Google Maps is the only online mapping tool in town? Think again. Let’s break down the options and give you all you need to know to pick the best tool ...
Hubsan X4 H107C Review
I’ve found interesting and very affordable little drone with a camera - Hubsan X4 H107C. Here is my quick review.
f1
F1 Las Vegas Street Circuit Layout in Vector GeoJSON
After Formula 1™ announced the new world-famous neon Las Vegas Grand Prix, I created the vector layout of the new F1 Las Vegas street circuit coming next year.
F1 Jeddah Street Circuit in Vector GeoJSON Format
How I created F1 Jeddah street circuit in vector GeoJSON Format that was not yet built.
Formula 1 Circuits Repository
The lack of available data triggered an idea, resulting in the new mapping project - Formula 1™ circuits repository.
d3
Using D3.js to Make Beautiful Web Maps » Direct Link
Manipulating and presenting geographic data can be tricky. If your destination is beautiful custom web maps, it can be tough to navigate the multitude of too...
Is D3 a New Web Mapping Tool?
D3.js, or Data-Driven Documents, is a JavaScript framework for manipulating documents based on data, using pure HTML, SVG, and CSS, with full emphasis on the...
weather
If All the Ice Melted Maps
What would the world look like if all the ice on Earth were to melt? I explore the maps that give us a glimpse into a potential future and serve as a powerfu...
earth - Global Wind Map » Direct Link
earth, a global wind map of the entire world, is a visualization of global weather conditions. It is based on the weather forecasts made by supercomputers of...
toptal
Survey of the Best Online Mapping Tools » Direct Link
Think Google Maps is the only online mapping tool in town? Think again. Let’s break down the options and give you all you need to know to pick the best tool ...
Using D3.js to Make Beautiful Web Maps » Direct Link
Manipulating and presenting geographic data can be tricky. If your destination is beautiful custom web maps, it can be tough to navigate the multitude of too...
generator
Medieval Fantasy City Generator » Direct Link
The Medieval Fantasy City Generator is an algorithm that procedurally generates a random, interactive, and editable medieval city map based on different inpu...
How to Create Simple Maps Quickly » Direct Link
Pixel Map Generator is easy to use and compelling, with many advanced features that many creative talents, like designers, developers, and even cartographers...
cartoblend
Beyond Blender Hillshade Maps
Exploring different 3D mapping styles. Going beyond the usual Blender hillshade maps. Meet Oblique views and Tanaka-style maps.
Blender 3D Shaded Relief Maps
I started using Blender to create 3D Shaded Relief Maps and mashups and made viral social media posts on the way.
drone
Hubsan X4 H107C Review
I’ve found interesting and very affordable little drone with a camera - Hubsan X4 H107C. Here is my quick review.
How to Quickly Build an Interactive Map Using Google Sheets
As Google is heavily invested in mapping, they have implemented an excellent map chart possibility inside their Google Sheets, and it doesn’t require any adv...
lidar
How Does LiDAR Sensor in iPhone Work and How to Use It?
Did you know that your iPhone might have an advanced LiDAR sensor? Here is how the LiDAR sensor in iPhone work and how you can use it.
iphone
How Does LiDAR Sensor in iPhone Work and How to Use It?
Did you know that your iPhone might have an advanced LiDAR sensor? Here is how the LiDAR sensor in iPhone work and how you can use it.
interviews
Why is Tech Interviewing Broken?
Hot take—the technical interviewing process is broken and needs to be fixed. Let’s look at various aspects of technical interviews, from whiteboarding to tak...