Help David Make 100 Good Maps for You and Survive

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Help David Make 100 Good Maps For You And Survive

Project 2021-05-31 21:42:13 +1200

Kamusta and kia ora! I'm David, a mapmaker from the Philippines and a PhD student here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Right now, I am in a transition zone between studies, jobs, visa, etc. The urgent issue is that I've run out of my 3-year scholarship stipend 2 months ago and have only 1 PhD chapter left to write. So I would like to ask for your help to support me transition well and survive from studies to employment. I am really doing my best to finish despite the pandemic while maintaining good health and relationships. Also, I've been applying for mapping jobs since early last year when the pandemic started, but I had no luck so far getting any long-term jobs. I'm also lining up short gigs and few interviews at the moment.

So here's my ask from yous: for every 50 NZD you give, I will make an A3-sized, customised, and high-resolution digital map of your favourite place in the world. You could see samples of my work here. In the comment section of your pledge, please tell me any specifics, e.g. your style (minimalist, colourful, etc.) or any quirky requests - and your email address as well so we can discuss it some more for your taste. I'll do my best to get the data and make a lovely map for you the soonest after we reach the target amount for pledges. Then, you can print or share or reuse the map as you like.

The target amount will help me live in NZ for about 2 months. Also, I just want to be able to pursue options on where to live (e.g. flying back home to the Philippines and starting again if necessary) in the scenario that I cannot stay in NZ. I am very passionate about continuing to make maps for the people and places I deeply care about, and your support will really help me find ways to do that. I want to make 100 good maps and more, and I hope I can make one for you!

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    Pledgers 116

    Anya
    05/06/2021 at 7:42pm

    "David I hope this little bit helps Can I have a map of passamaquoddy bay which is new Brunswick Canada and Maine US area. I love high relief and weird sun angle. Cheers A"

    Angela Wanhalla
    05/06/2021 at 4:55pm
    Anonymous pledger
    05/06/2021 at 3:37pm
    Marty
    05/06/2021 at 8:50am

    "Hi, I'd like a map of the Far North District, of the North Island of New Zealand. thanks"

    Sharonnz
    05/06/2021 at 8:38am

    "I would love a map of the Taranaki region in your standard style. I am willing you over the PhD finish line."

    Joshua
    05/06/2021 at 4:42am

    "Awesome stuff. Hope you hit your campaign goal"

    David Guerrero
    05/06/2021 at 3:05am

    "Could you do a Philippines-only version of your 100 largest islands layout? Happy to discuss feasibility and options. Thanks."

    Dylan Ravdin
    05/06/2021 at 1:58am

    "I would love a map of my home island, South Hero in Vermont, USA, the southernmost large island in Lake Champlain.Email is [email protected]"

    Cormac English
    05/06/2021 at 1:56am

    "Hope you meet your goal!"

    Andrew D Thaler
    05/06/2021 at 1:50am

    "Smith and Tangier Islands in the Chesapeake Bay; if possible showing how much land has been lost between 1920 and 2020. "

    Ivan Michael Vicente
    05/06/2021 at 1:24am
    Mika Benoni
    04/06/2021 at 11:33pm

    "From one PhD student to another - you've got this! You're brilliant! For the map, happy to discuss at another time @ mb_schroder on twitter x"

    Bryan Mathers
    04/06/2021 at 9:50pm

    "Transitioning to paid work through uncertainty is hard. But it's also brilliant for finding your path. Keep focused on the birds-eye view!"

    Renee Maunder
    04/06/2021 at 2:44pm

    "I would like a map of Motu Ihupuku (Campbell Island), which includes tiny Dent Island. "

    Melanie Rands
    04/06/2021 at 1:42pm
    Scott Pilkington
    04/06/2021 at 11:44am

    "I don't currently have a favourite place, so happy to discuss with you later getting a map you've already made: [email protected]"

    Anonymous pledger
    04/06/2021 at 10:46am
    Haylee Koroi
    04/06/2021 at 9:54am

    "Thankful for all the knowledge and time we’ve exchanged in the short time we’ve known each other. Good luck my friend "

    Tanya Toailoa
    04/06/2021 at 9:37am

    "All the best with your studies!"

    Leone Samu Tui
    04/06/2021 at 9:23am
    Rebekah Jaung
    04/06/2021 at 9:03am
    Janet McAllister
    04/06/2021 at 8:43am
    Ben Taylor
    04/06/2021 at 7:53am

    "awesome maps "

    Anonymous pledger
    04/06/2021 at 6:54am
    Brittnee Leysen
    04/06/2021 at 4:06am

    "Fantastic work and best of luck on your journey! "

    John Bryant
    04/06/2021 at 12:33am

    "Keep going David! You're on a great path."

    Ashalyna Noa
    03/06/2021 at 9:31pm

    "Love your mahi, David. Such an awesome idea! I'd be keen on a map of Samoa (incl. American Samoa if possible). Also, a map relating to my research - would appreciate your advice. You've got this e hoa! :) "

    Jessica Fernandez
    03/06/2021 at 7:54pm

    "I would love it if I could have a map of the Marianas chain connecting all the way to Japan! If it’s too complicated just the Marianas would be amazing!!"

    Fiona Fieldsend
    03/06/2021 at 7:45pm

    "Beautiful mahi! All the best to you."

    Belinda Tuki
    03/06/2021 at 7:14pm

    Followers 2

    Followers of Help David Make 100 Good Maps for You and Survive

    Help David Make 100 Good Maps For You And Survive

    Project 2021-05-31 21:42:13 +1200

    Kamusta and kia ora! I'm David, a mapmaker from the Philippines and a PhD student here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Right now, I am in a transition zone between studies, jobs, visa, etc. The urgent issue is that I've run out of my 3-year scholarship stipend 2 months ago and have only 1 PhD chapter left to write. So I would like to ask for your help to support me transition well and survive from studies to employment. I am really doing my best to finish despite the pandemic while maintaining good health and relationships. Also, I've been applying for mapping jobs since early last year when the pandemic started, but I had no luck so far getting any long-term jobs. I'm also lining up short gigs and few interviews at the moment.

    So here's my ask from yous: for every 50 NZD you give, I will make an A3-sized, customised, and high-resolution digital map of your favourite place in the world. You could see samples of my work here. In the comment section of your pledge, please tell me any specifics, e.g. your style (minimalist, colourful, etc.) or any quirky requests - and your email address as well so we can discuss it some more for your taste. I'll do my best to get the data and make a lovely map for you the soonest after we reach the target amount for pledges. Then, you can print or share or reuse the map as you like.

    The target amount will help me live in NZ for about 2 months. Also, I just want to be able to pursue options on where to live (e.g. flying back home to the Philippines and starting again if necessary) in the scenario that I cannot stay in NZ. I am very passionate about continuing to make maps for the people and places I deeply care about, and your support will really help me find ways to do that. I want to make 100 good maps and more, and I hope I can make one for you!

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      Anya
      05/06/2021 at 7:42pm

      "David I hope this little bit helps Can I have a map of passamaquoddy bay which is new Brunswick Canada and Maine US area. I love high relief and weird sun angle. Cheers A"

      Angela Wanhalla
      05/06/2021 at 4:55pm
      Anonymous pledger
      05/06/2021 at 3:37pm
      Marty
      05/06/2021 at 8:50am

      "Hi, I'd like a map of the Far North District, of the North Island of New Zealand. thanks"

      Sharonnz
      05/06/2021 at 8:38am

      "I would love a map of the Taranaki region in your standard style. I am willing you over the PhD finish line."

      Joshua
      05/06/2021 at 4:42am

      "Awesome stuff. Hope you hit your campaign goal"

      David Guerrero
      05/06/2021 at 3:05am

      "Could you do a Philippines-only version of your 100 largest islands layout? Happy to discuss feasibility and options. Thanks."

      Dylan Ravdin
      05/06/2021 at 1:58am

      "I would love a map of my home island, South Hero in Vermont, USA, the southernmost large island in Lake Champlain.Email is [email protected]"

      Cormac English
      05/06/2021 at 1:56am

      "Hope you meet your goal!"

      Andrew D Thaler
      05/06/2021 at 1:50am

      "Smith and Tangier Islands in the Chesapeake Bay; if possible showing how much land has been lost between 1920 and 2020. "

      Ivan Michael Vicente
      05/06/2021 at 1:24am
      Mika Benoni
      04/06/2021 at 11:33pm

      "From one PhD student to another - you've got this! You're brilliant! For the map, happy to discuss at another time @ mb_schroder on twitter x"

      Bryan Mathers
      04/06/2021 at 9:50pm

      "Transitioning to paid work through uncertainty is hard. But it's also brilliant for finding your path. Keep focused on the birds-eye view!"

      Renee Maunder
      04/06/2021 at 2:44pm

      "I would like a map of Motu Ihupuku (Campbell Island), which includes tiny Dent Island. "

      Melanie Rands
      04/06/2021 at 1:42pm
      Scott Pilkington
      04/06/2021 at 11:44am

      "I don't currently have a favourite place, so happy to discuss with you later getting a map you've already made: [email protected]"

      Anonymous pledger
      04/06/2021 at 10:46am
      Haylee Koroi
      04/06/2021 at 9:54am

      "Thankful for all the knowledge and time we’ve exchanged in the short time we’ve known each other. Good luck my friend "

      Tanya Toailoa
      04/06/2021 at 9:37am

      "All the best with your studies!"

      Leone Samu Tui
      04/06/2021 at 9:23am
      Rebekah Jaung
      04/06/2021 at 9:03am
      Janet McAllister
      04/06/2021 at 8:43am
      Ben Taylor
      04/06/2021 at 7:53am

      "awesome maps "

      Anonymous pledger
      04/06/2021 at 6:54am
      Brittnee Leysen
      04/06/2021 at 4:06am

      "Fantastic work and best of luck on your journey! "

      John Bryant
      04/06/2021 at 12:33am

      "Keep going David! You're on a great path."

      Ashalyna Noa
      03/06/2021 at 9:31pm

      "Love your mahi, David. Such an awesome idea! I'd be keen on a map of Samoa (incl. American Samoa if possible). Also, a map relating to my research - would appreciate your advice. You've got this e hoa! :) "

      Jessica Fernandez
      03/06/2021 at 7:54pm

      "I would love it if I could have a map of the Marianas chain connecting all the way to Japan! If it’s too complicated just the Marianas would be amazing!!"

      Fiona Fieldsend
      03/06/2021 at 7:45pm

      "Beautiful mahi! All the best to you."

      Belinda Tuki
      03/06/2021 at 7:14pm

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