Thoughts and observations on the open web, linked data, URIs and generally how technology and design can create great things for people to use.
James and Joe are using the Google Maps API to give users a novel interface to explore a portfolio of work; rather than using it to provide a mapping interface. This is interesting not just because of what James and Joe have done, but also because it demonstrates an alternative use of the Google Maps API. Bravo!
As with all Google Maps – the interface allows users to pan and zoom – as well as adding push pins with additional information – text, images or video.
[…] cecilio wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptGoogle Mashup without the map 07Oct07 James and Joe are using the Google Maps API to give users a novel interface to explore a portfolio of work; rather than using it to provide a mapping interface. This is interesting not just because of what James and Joe have done, but also because it demonstrates an alternative use of the Google Maps API […]
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