This year the Netherlands is picking up the challenge to participate in the 30DayMapChallenge organized by Topi Tjukanov. We see this challenge as a way to show the diversity of projects we are working on and will try to get the 30 maps..

As eScience Center we decided to solely work with Free and Open Source Software for this challenge. As a workflow we generally processed the data in our own software or through our own workflow, which we then processed in QGIS and finalized in Inkscape.

Below an overview of the various categories of the Challenge for 2024.

We will try to get as much maps as possible !!!

link	Date	Name	Description	Project	RSD link	Description	Status	Person
1	01-11-2024	Points	30DayMapChallenge classic: A map with points. Start the challenge with points. Show individual locations—anything from cities to trees or more abstract concepts. Simple, but a key part of the challenge. 📍	Research Software directory	https://research-software-directory.org/	point map with institutes where RSD is used	confirmed	Jason & Ewan
2	02-11-2024	Lines	30DayMapChallenge classic: A map with focus on lines. Roads, rivers, routes, or borders—this day is all about mapping connections and divisions. Another traditional way to keep things moving. 📏				idea	Chris
3	03-11-2024	Polygons	30DayMapChallenge classic: A map with polygons. Regions, countries, lakes—this day is for defined shapes that fill space. 🛑
4	04-11-2024	Hexagons	Maps using hexagonal grids. Step away from square grids and try mapping with hexagons. A fun way to show density or spatial patterns. 🔷	H-Gear	https://research-software-directory.org/projects/h-gear	Hexagons with American presidents correspondence	data is ready	Thijs
5	05-11-2024	A journey	Map any journey. Personal or not. Trace a journey—this could be a daily commute, a long-distance trip, or something from history. The key is to map movement from one place to another. 🚶‍♂️✈️	Digidure	https://research-software-directory.org/projects/digidure	A journey of a Reformed Minister	ready	Maurice
6	06-11-2024	Raster	A map using raster data. Rasters are everywhere, but today’s focus is purely on grids and pixels—satellite imagery, heatmaps, or any continuous surface data. 🟦🟧	UrbanM4	https://research-software-directory.org/projects/urban-m4			Peter
7	07-11-2024	Vintage style	Map something modern in a vintage aesthetic. Create a map that captures the look and feel of historical cartography but focuses on a contemporary topic. Use muted colors, fonts, and classic elements. 🕰️🗺️	our people	https://www.esciencecenter.nl/meet-our-team/	Acquarel-like map of a holiday trip. Also an option for Memory		Pablo R.
8	08-11-2024	Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX)	Use data from HDX to map humanitarian topics. Explore the datasets from the Humanitarian Data Exchange, covering disaster response, health, population, and development. Map for social good. 🌍🚑
9	09-11-2024	AI only	This day is all about prompt engineering. Use AI tools like DALL-E, MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, or ChatGPT with geospatial capabilities to create a map based on AI-generated content. The challenge is to get the right prompt and critically assess the output—how well does AI capture or distort the map's intent?			Maybe just a prompt without a map?		Jesus
10	10-11-2024	Pen & paper	Draw a map by hand. Go analog and draw a map using pen and paper. The result doesn’t have to be perfect—it’s about the creative process. ✏️🗺️		https://research-software-directory.org/projects/hybridlabs			Sarah
11	11-11-2024	Arctic	Map the Arctic. Whether it’s ice coverage, wildlife habitats, or the effects of climate change, this day is all about mapping the cold extremes of the Arctic. ❄️🧊
12	12-11-2024	Time and space	Map something where time matters. Visualize change over time—urban growth, migration, or environmental shifts. Show the relationship between time and geography. ⏳🌍
13	13-11-2024	A new tool	Use a tool you’ve never tried before. The challenge has always been about trying new things. Use a tool, software, or drawing technique you’ve never worked with before. 🧪🔧
14	14-11-2024	A world map	Map the whole world. Whether it’s continents, ecosystems, or oceans, this is the day to map the entire planet. 🌍
15	15-11-2024	My data	Map something personal. Map data from your own life—this could be places you’ve traveled, your daily routine, or any other personal touch. 🗒️					Jesus
16	16-11-2024	Choropleth	Classic choropleth map. Use color to show data variation across regions. This simple but effective technique is a staple for showing thematic differences. 🎨
17	17-11-2024	Collaborative map	Collaborate with others on a single map. For today’s challenge, team up! Whether you work with one person or several, the idea is to combine your efforts on a single map. 🤝🗺️
18	18-11-2024	3D	Map with depth. Add a third dimension to your map. Whether it’s visualizing elevation, buildings, or something more abstract, today’s about thinking beyond flat surfaces. 🎢🏔️		https://viewer.pointclouds.nl/			Thijs van Lankveld
19	19-11-2024	Typography	Map focused on typography. Let text and words do the heavy lifting today. Whether you’re focusing on place names, labeling, or using text to create shapes and patterns. ✍️🅰️
20	20-11-2024	OpenStreetMap	Use OpenStreetMap data to create something. OpenStreetMap offers rich, editable data from roads to buildings and beyond. The goal is to showcase the power of this community-driven dataset. 🗺️📍	CRiSP	https://research-software-directory.org/projects/crisp	urban river spaces	draft	Francesco
21	21-11-2024	Conflict	Map a conflict. Political, territorial, or social—there are conflicts all around us. Map boundaries, tension points, or the outcomes of conflicts. ⚔️🛑
22	22-11-2024	2 colours	Create a map using only 2 colors. No gradients or shading—just two flat colors. This restriction encourages creativity in design and forces you to think about how to clearly convey your message with minimal color.
23	23-11-2024	Memory	Map based on memory. Create a map of a place you remember—hometown, favorite destination, or somewhere meaningful. It doesn’t need to be perfectly accurate, just how you recall it. 💭🗺️
24	24-11-2024	Only circular shapes	Map using only circles. Everything should be circular. Forget straight lines and sharp edges, and see how creative you can get by sticking to round shapes. 🔵⭕
25	25-11-2024	Heat	Map something related to heat. Focus on heat, whether it’s actual temperature or areas of intensity—like heatmaps of activity or metaphorical heat. 🔥🌡️	Geospatial Python course	https://www.esciencecenter.nl/digital-skills/	wildfires on rhodes	done	Francesco, Maurice, Ou
26	26-11-2024	Map projections	Explore different map projections and how they distort the world. Whether it's focusing on the classic Mercator, the Peters projection, or a more obscure one like the Waterman Butterfly, today is about playing with how we represent the round Earth on flat surfaces.
27	27-11-2024	Micromapping	Map something small and precise. Zoom in and map a small area in high detail. It could be a single building, a street corner, or a tiny plot of land. Focus on accuracy at a small scale. 🧐🔍
28	28-11-2024	The blue planet	Map oceans, rivers, and lakes. Focus on water today. Map the oceans, rivers, or lakes, diving deep into marine environments or water systems. 🌊🐋
29	29-11-2024	Overture	Use data from the Overture Maps Foundation. Explore data from Overture Maps Foundation to create a map that highlights new geographic datasets. A great opportunity to dive into open geospatial data! 🌍📊
30	30-11-2024	The final map	The final challenge—your choice! Revisit a technique from earlier in the month, refine an idea, or try something completely new. End the challenge on a high note with a map that showcases your creativity, growth, or just pure fun! 🎉🌐		https://revisited-via-appia.nl/en/	Via Appia exhibition combination of pictures and maps		Maurice