• shiny_idea@aussie.zone
    2·
    12 hours ago

    I don’t know how NaytaData made it, but if I were doing it, I would do something like this:

    • start with a “blank” un-coloured map of coastline and country borders
    • put all the “capital” cities on the map
    • make a temporary grid of points over the map and find the closest city for each point
    • paint the map based on those temporary grid points

    I would use a computer but the same steps would work with paper & pen.

    • Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world
      3·
      8 hours ago

      If the OP is using GIS, it can be even easier.

      Your first two steps are spot on, but then step three could simply be to add a large buffer for each capital and use some and/or/nor/xor (I’d have to look up to be certain) rules to have the buffer zones not overlap, but end where touching. Apply a color scheme and you’re in business.