The Makerbox: Mappings

This article is part of the project De Makerbox.

Mapping

In order to get to know a certain area one can use the method of mapping. Mappings can be made in different ways (e.g. a timeline or a resource mapping).

Timeline

Making a timeline is a way to get an overview of both the history and the future of a certain area. A lot of the features an area has right now can be derived from the past. These past actions or future plans can form a great start for more in-depth research. Eventually it can be the base of a project.

Harvest Map

An harvest map is an overview of material resources in the area. It's important to know the amounts of a resource in order to decide whether it's worth it to continue with it for a project.

File:Harvestmap de makerbox.pdf

Stakeholders

Stakeholders can be mapped according to several categories. Depending on your need you can choose your own categorie. Once a project gets more direction, mappings of stakeholders can also become more specific.

Stakolders, citizens

To map citizens as stakeholders one must know who lives in the area. Look at demography. How many people? What kind of people? What are their experiences of the area? Are there specific problems with groups of people? Be smart in getting to know these people. If you can't contact in one way, there might be another way.

Stakeholders, companies and organisations

What kind of companies and organisations (big and small) are situated in the area and what do they have to offer?