Designing Exploration: The Making of the ExplorOz Traveller App

ExplorOz Podcast: Australian Overland Adventures and Mapping

Have you ever wondered how a map raster product could morph into an app that aids explorers Australia-wide? Join us as we unpack the fascinating journey of the ExplorOz Traveller App, from its humble beginnings to its current version. The early years were fraught with numerous challenges due to limited device storage space. Yet, we persevered, packing this app with features galore, without compromising the device's performance. Our commitment to user feedback played a critical role, in helping us shape a user management system that made the app accessible and useful for all.
Today's episode also encompasses the app's transition from its roots in the EOTopo 2019 raster map product to its advanced Vector version. User feedback, as always, was instrumental in shaping this growth, influencing the unique features the app boasts today. Our grappling journey with diverse devices and platforms, and the adventure of designing an adaptable and user-friendly system are all on the table. So, buckle up, subscribe and join us on this captivating journey through the intriguing technicalities of mapping and navigation in the ExplorOz Traveller App.

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1. Early Years of Explorers Traveler App (00:00:00)

2. Eotopo 2019 and Future Updates Development (00:09:06)