Map Out
Map Out is a resource online for individuals who would like to travel and sightsee but need some assistance. The target audience is for those who like to have a plan or must coordinate group travel. The goal is to create a simplistic way to layout a plan and execute it successfully. This resource allows travelers the opportunity to pick and choose their destination and then provides the materials to get as much benefit as possible from their travel.
Design Solution
The idea is the keep the travelers’ itinerary organized day by day. The layout conveys memos of information to let the traveler know, then and there what they can do within the range of their destination that they have chosen. First the traveler would plan their trip online, having the ability to customize their own itinerary. This gives the user a sense of control and interaction with the booklet planning guide. After they set their destination and activities they can print or view their booklet online or on a tablet. The booklet stays organized by date, hierarchy and color coordination. The colors are brightly contrasted displaying a sense of order between them. The design has a sense of character, such as note taking. Planning a trip can be exciting but documenting the itinerary is downright boring, so this layout and design gives the users enough ease to maintain the excitement.
