If you’ve never been ready to put your finger on why Google Maps seems so much easier to read than other mapping services, here’s why .
Justin O’Beirne lays out (and handily illustrates) the three major reasons Google Maps is more readable than the competition: White outlines, ” a greater number/diversity of label classes” (more labels which can be different sizes), and different label shadings. In other words, it’s a variety of little things that add up to make it a nicer experience (hey look, Google can do design).
Once you notice everything laid out, it makes total sense, so do look at the entire illustrations: [ 41Latitude via Techmeme ]
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