What should you consider when using map components in your product? Our guest today is Loren Baxter, lead designer for Felt Maps. You’ll learn how to start thinking in terms of maps, how to approach UX interactions and animations, what types of information can be included, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesFeltGoogle My Maps — simple tool for designing mapsArcGIS, QGIS — popular expert toolsRemix — Loren’s previous place of workMapBox — a platform for map-based productsOpenStreetMap — an open-source projectTippecanoe — tool for tilingTry out FeltFollow Loren on Twitter, LinkedIn, and InstagramThis episode is brought to you by UC San Diego. Thinking about diving into the dynamic world of UX design, but not sure where to start? Explore UC San Diego Extended Studies’ UX Design Certificate. Master essential skills to build a standout portfolio that will help you land your dream job. Enroll today in Principles of UX and get 10% off as our listener. Head over to DiscoverUX.ucsd.edu and use code DISCOVERUX to apply the discount.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.