1. Map designers should aim to create visualisations that can make all the information available on single display to be effective and efficient

 (They should certainly consider ways to render these on paper efficiently also)

2. Map designers should aim to utilise between 2 to a maximum of 6 objects/points of fixations for the degree of redundancy to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of a visualisation

3. Map designers should aim to create visualisations that retain integrity and a high level of truth to data and not mislead the reader

4. When Designing symbols for visualisation they should utilise geometry, pictorial characteristics and have a critical distinct shape at the top to be easier to interpret

5. When Designing the visualisation it should be made that a minimum of prior knowledge be needed in order to interpret the message and meanings of objects.

6. Map designers should aim to simplify and clarify information for efficient understanding through hierarchy, scale, order, segment, minimise edge crossings

7. Map designers should aim to create visualisations that utilise symmetry, a balance in their designs where possible to make it easier to see, perceive information but also containing minor differences

8. Map designers should aim to utilise contour, colour and texture to help organise information within visualisations

9. Map designers should aim to give careful consideration to the possibilities of where selective omission is possible to aid simplification

  10.    Map designers should use the form the graphic suggests where possible

11. Map designers should utilise word, numbers and image/drawing together

12. Map designers should aim to utilise a good amount of empty (white) space