Allen founded the story maps team at Esri. Prior to joining Esri in 2010, he worked at National Geographic for 27 years in a variety of positions, including art director of National Geographic Magazine and chief cartographer at National Geographic Maps.
In remaking a "classic" StoryMap I utilized ArcGIS Online's blend modes to create a cool (cold!) atmosphere.
The Mapmaker's Mantra reminds the mapmaking community of their ethical and moral responsibility to tell the truth with maps.
Practical advice about storytelling in the form of three principles and 11 actions
The guided tour, sidecar, and slideshow immersives in ArcGIS StoryMaps can all be used to present sequential, place-based narratives.
A guide to making wise font choices for your ArcGIS StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMap collections can serve a variety of purposes. Exploring collections reveals some interesting patterns and techniques.
Advice on choosing colors, fonts, and other items for your ArcGIS StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps' immersive blocks present loads of opportunities for creative storytelling.
The content riches of ArcGIS Online can add depth and context to your stories.
