This thesis proposes visual route communication via geometric deformation while
providing map readers with different route options and helping them by visual means distinguish
the most efficient route according to their personal preferences. The proposed communication
is directed to create individual routing solutions, motivate travelers to avoid paths
traversing the territories, which should be circumvented for different reasons.
For route communication via geometric deformation, human psychological aspects were examined. For representation,
existing visual variables were investigated and taken as a basis. The deformation
method for the thesis found inspiration in perspective drawing art techniques, previously introduced
multiple scales designs for maps, geometric projections, and distortions. Finally, the
idea to visualize roads in the shape of a hollow or a pit was created.
For the deformation implementation, two approaches were proposed in the thesis. The first
method is based on the variable scales design. The foundation of the second method is lens
distortion. As part of the thesis, an automated system for deformation was realized.
