GIS Directions Podcast

Time-saving hacks for ArcGIS Desktop

Calling all desktop junkies! Join Wayne, Josh and Rylea as they share their latest tips for getting the most out of ArcGIS Desktop. Learn how to speed up slow systems, set up smart automated workflows and discover new extensions that will make your software fire on all cylinders.

Back to the future of GIS: An interview with an Exploration Futurist

Is the rise of the machines coming? Join Wayne and Josh as they meet OZ Minerals' Exploration Futurist Andrew McCulloch to unearth how GIS can support innovation. From using voxel-powered models to predict the future, to debating the viability of new inventions like robotic drill rigs and burrowing drones - Andrew dishes out some big ideas on what's next for GIS. You'll also hear his must-haves for fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation in your organisation.

Playing nice with open standards: Mastering the art of true interoperability

How can you navigate the complex terrain of open standards, open data and open development? Join Ta, Josh and special guest Yvette Bevis as they explore how to get your tech systems talking. The team debunks some common misconceptions surrounding OGC and provides pointers to anyone looking to get the most out of their Esri enterprise in a multi-vendor environment.

What’s big in 2020: Unpacking the latest tech from Esri

From voxels to Esri’s schmick new Map Viewer, take an inside look at the coolest toys released at the world’s biggest GIS event. Join Wayne, Josh and Rylea as they talk top tech takeaways.

Concealing complexity with great UX: Tips for getting started

How can you dramatically increase the adoption of GIS apps and maps? In this episode, Ta and Josh explore user experience design with the country's leading UX in GIS authority Shannon Stavrou. Learn why UX design is more than just a lick of paint and discover Shannon's top tips for improving the legibility, information hierarchy and design of spatial applications.

Unpacking the Pandora's box of projections

Ta, Wayne and Esri's John Nelson explore how mid-century mapping masters – like Eduard Imhof and Erwin Raisz – are inspiring a new generation of modern web apps. The team discuss how map projections underpin cartographic truth-telling and discover novel ways to display data with the Equal Earth and the Spilhaus projections.

An insider's guide to Firefly cartography

You’ve seen it in movies like Ironman, Jason Bourne and the Matrix – the neon glow of critical data on a black screen. The style inspired John Nelson to create “Firefly” or “glow map” cartography – which has now achieved a cult-like status. In this episode, Ta and Wayne explore the origins of the Firefly style with John, who shares advice on how to use glow maps to make data pop, plus his insider tips for creating maps with style.

Mapping with integrity

Whether you rely on maps to understand the scale of a natural disaster or to avoid illegally crossing a country border – maps can be vital information sources for millions. So what happens when the map is misleading? In this episode, Ta, Wayne and Josh give you the lowdown on common #cartofails and map misfires. You’ll discover how to maintain map integrity – from critically evaluating the map data source, to crafting beautiful maps with Wayne’s hot design tips.

GPS vs. Blockchain

Ta, Wayne and Josh explore the question of whether GPS still cuts it as a source for proving location – or if Blockchain and IoT have permanently shifted the goal posts. Learn how geomining is underpinning new methods for establishing authentic location and discover what’s myth and what’s fact in the world of Blockchain.