ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the idea that projections can have an impact on the way people form their cognitive maps of the world. It examines three additional reflections of projections. First, “how ‘correct’ does the projection look?” Second, what are people’s preferences for certain overall projection shapes. Third, how does aesthetics play into appreciation of the projection? The chapter describes several more serious examples of perceptual challenges and what they mean in terms of selecting a projection. It considers the problems of familiarity, visual preference for certain shapes of projection, and overall aesthetics and fit of projection in students’ map design when considering if a projection looks “right” or “wrong.” On a more positive note about the periphery on the map, the shape of the projection and the spaces along the periphery that are left over in the overall map design can lead to some wonderful design decisions.
