Daniel Huffman's 'asymmetric monstrosity' is an equal-area map projection that combines various pieces into a unique design. This humorous and technically valid projection illustrates the creativity involved in creating non-traditional map forms. Drawing parallels to well-known projections like the Goode homolosine, Huffman describes the intricate process of separately projecting different parts and then assembling them digitally. The result has a whimsical quality, evoking imagery like a bird and a bear claw, showcasing both creativity and technical skill in cartography.
My projection is a composite of several pieces. This is not unheard of in the world of non-useless projections. The Goode homolosine, for example, is made from a Mollweide (a.k.a. homolographic) projection glued to a sinusoidal.
Creating my asymmetric monstrosity involved separately projecting each piece and sticking them together in Illustrator and Photoshop.
Part amusement and part learning exercise, the ‘asymmetric monstrosity’ by Daniel Huffman is an equal-area projection that looks like a joke but is technically valid.
I see a bird lying face down and maybe a bear claw.
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