What to Expect: What you will see when you first open the page is quite similar to what you would see if you opened Google Maps, as this map was made with Google’s My Maps application. The map is a modern map, with geographic boundaries from the 21st century, so it does not entirely accurately depict how regions would have looked throughout history. The map is interactive, so you can move around or zoom in/out as much as you would like. Along the left-hand side, there is a legend detailing the different aspects of go into the creation of a corset. From fabric, stiffening agents and embellishments, this map incorporates all the different elements involved in the garments' conception. Each of the corset's components is tagged to a specific location, where that item was most commonly made. However, it is important to mention that not every corset made would have gone or pulled elements from all of the locations. This is where each component was most commonly produced, which would have gone through its own distribution process before being made into a garment. Each location tag is accompanied by a small blurb about the garment element, where it was made and why. If you want to learn more about the history of corsets, here is my timeline of corsets, as well, all of my sources are cited below. Reflection
Here is the link to my portfolio website, and reflection of the creation of this assingment: https://srjandrew.wordpress.com/2023/02/28/the-anatomy-of-a-corset/
Why a Map? Why a map, why not an essay? Although there are benefits to writing an essay (or any other format), presenting this information as a map provides a more visually interesting project with interactive elements for users to engage with. Users can have more autonomy over how they move through the map, at what pace and in a more stimulating format. Furthermore, this breaks down the information in an unconventional way, both in topic and format, to give users a fresh and exciting way to consume new content.
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