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Since the opening of their first shopping mall in Chile during 1990, the Mallplaza centres have expanded across South America and evolved into urban meeting spaces.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Opportunity\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In a search to increase digital innovations across their portfolio, Mallplaza considered the benefits of a digital mapping platform. They hoped to find a mapping provider that not only delivered their shoppers an enhanced and simplified experience, but one that understood the complexities of managing maps across more than two dozen properties in one tool. In an effort to better understand the Map Editor and the benefit of digital maps for their visitors, Mallplaza agreed to pilot Mappedin at one of their venues. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Through this pilot, the Mallplaza team was able to see the clear value brought forward by Mappedin and our best-in-class mapping platform. It also introduced Mallplaza to the mapping, training, and support teams at Mappedin. All playing a role in Mappedin’s approach to customer success, these teams strive to provide a seamless and stress-free onboarding for our customers, something that made us top of mind for Mallplaza.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Solution\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Responsive Web App: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mallplaza implemented Mappedin’s \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/wayfinding/web-app/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Responsive Web Application\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" across their portfolio to help shoppers find the stores, products, and brands that they love. This solution showcases a 3D interactive map with wayfinding features such as smart search, category listings, smart labels, accessibility mode, optimized pathing, and more. 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Once published, these edits update on the shopper-facing maps in real-time. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Onboarding and Customer Success:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" After deciding to use Mappedin as their digital mapping provider, Mallplaza was introduced to our Mapping, Implementation, and Customer Success teams. Working with our Map Designers, the mall group was able to review the maps and confirm they would fit seamlessly with the rest of their branding. A Project Manager was assigned to their account to ensure a successful launch and our Customer Success team provided a live webinar training session to help Mallplaza familiarize themselves with the Map Editor and the changes they could make within the software. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Result\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The full portfolio of Mallplaza shopping centre maps are powered by Mappedin’s platform which has been attributed to a successful pilot, the customer experience delivered by Mappedin, and best-in-class mapping technology. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin’s web solution offers a flexible and interactive mapping solution for visitors to our shopping centres and the Map Editor makes it easy to manage all of the maps in the Mallplaza portfolio. We really value the customer experience that Mappedin delivered to our team from start to finish. We’re looking forward to continuing our work together.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"blockquote\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"- \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Violena Meersohn\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", Agility and Digital Products Deputy Manager at Mallplaza\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Looking Forward \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Mallplaza portfolio brought Mappedin our first venues in both Chile and Peru - but this is only the beginning. We will continue to work with Mallplaza on their digital innovation strategy and can’t wait to see indoor maps become more widespread across all of South America. As we continue to expand our global presence, we are committed to providing our customers with 24/7 support and our solutions with a wide range of languages for their visitors. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"To learn more about Mappedin’s products and partnerships, subscribe to our newsletter or send us an email at \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"mailto:contact@mappedin.com\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"contact@mappedin.com\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\".\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"articleType":"Case Study","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=480&q=90","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=120&h=80&q=90 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=240&h=160&q=90 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=480&h=320&q=90 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=720&h=480&q=90 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=960&h=640&q=90 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=1440&h=960&q=90 1440w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=1500&h=1000&q=90 1500w","srcWebp":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=480&q=90&fm=webp","srcSetWebp":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=120&h=80&q=90&fm=webp 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=240&h=160&q=90&fm=webp 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=480&h=320&q=90&fm=webp 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=720&h=480&q=90&fm=webp 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=960&h=640&q=90&fm=webp 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=1440&h=960&q=90&fm=webp 1440w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/CcYA9JWQhSHErqXrTjZsS/dcf4166d67ec38b0e5da09f5b66b01b8/mallplaza-bolsa-de-valores-1-2.jpg?w=1500&h=1000&q=90&fm=webp 1500w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}},{"node":{"publishDate":"Mar 16, 2021","updatedAt":"Jan 10, 2022","compose__page":[{"title":"Guide to Maintaining Digital Stadium Maps","slug":"guide-to-maintaining-digital-stadium-maps"}],"tags":{"category":{"name":"Use Cases","slug":"use-cases"},"topic":{"name":"Stadiums","slug":"stadiums"}},"content":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Stadiums and arenas are constantly changing to account for a wide range of events, from sports games to concerts. 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In our previous blog, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/the-evolution-of-indoor-mapping\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Evolution of Indoor Mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", we looked at how indoor maps were used in the past and how tooling and use cases have evolved. Over time, maps have increasingly become more user-friendly, flexible for short and long-term changes, adaptable for consumer-facing applications, among others advancements. Let’s dive deeper into the tooling used today and how this might look moving forward. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Traditional Design Software \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Traditional indoor mapping software such as Autodesk’s Revit and AutoCAD are used to create accurate and detailed drawings of a space. These drawings include specific architectural details such as wall dimensions, electrical layouts, exits, plumbing, and more. As mapping tools, Revit and CAD are commonly used by architects, designers, engineers, and so on. Unfortunately, not anyone can leverage these tools, as they require training to maneuver. As such, they weren't meant to be utilized by everyone but rather tailored to the CAD professional. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another important feature to note about these tools is that they’re not designed for quick or minor map changes. For instance, a blueprint is usually only updated when there’s long-term changes to a building, such as the addition of an entirely new wing. Thus, maintaining accuracy in maps over time becomes more difficult, as indoor spaces continue to change and grow. Examples of location data that repeatedly change include desks or departments in an office building, classrooms on a campus, vendors at a stadium and kiosks or retailers in a shopping mall. Thus, these architectural tools aren’t ideal for maintaining the day-to-day changes within indoor maps, as data can quickly become outdated.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"62dUimtNmCgpSDNIkTIacG\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Even so, Revit and CAD files provide an accurate look inside a building, on top of which map experiences can be created. They don’t incorporate many of the features that property visitors might be looking for (e.g. amenities and wayfinding), but they can be converted into a format that’s consumable and includes information relevant to each platform. Property managers will then need designers who understand how to turn a CAD file into a consumer-friendly map. This process is not always seamless, and can cause a disconnect in the mapping experience.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor Mapping Platforms\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping software\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" such as Mappedin are flexible, simple to use and easy to integrate with other apps and frameworks. We’re able to take 2D floor plans of a building, provided as CAD files or other formats, and create a 3D digital asset. Through digitization, our platform enables simplified indoor map visualizations along with indoor positioning and navigation capabilities. With a professional mapping team and powerful Map Editor tools, this allows you to create and customize indoor maps that are detailed, accurate, interactive, and most of all, valuable to users. Other players in this space, such as MazeMap, are also trying to solve this problem: how can we make tooling easier to use?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Map Editor tools provided in our mapping platform are user-friendly and don’t require extensive knowledge and training to use. As a newer indoor mapping tool, it has been adapted and simplified in many ways so that property managers for example, can edit their maps with ease. This tooling is maintained in real-time, to ensure that positioning-based experiences are always accurate. From long-term venue changes, to small or temporary changes, property managers can ensure that buildings are consistently up-to-date. For instance, if a particular building area is closed, you can mark this as off-limits in your map and redirect visitors via a different route. You can make quick changes to labels on the map, rearrange rooms and amenities, colour-code and edit logos, and much more. These tools make maintaining, updating, and growing your maps a simple task. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1EyZvuz2vlkg54E6rfiKrS\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With positioning and navigation technologies, property managers are also able to leverage and export analytical data on how their map is used by visitors. For instance, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/analytics/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin’s Analytics Dashboard\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" tool showcases location-based details of visits, such as user behaviour, most popular location searches, device use, and more. It tells you what your visitors are searching for and where they are going within your maps. This is an excellent feature for gathering insights and visualizing trends, which can help you make informed business decisions. For example, if you notice that a large majority of your visitors are searching for a coffee shop that doesn’t currently exist at your venue, you may consider adding it. Then, using the Map Editor tools, you can easily add this coffee shop to your map in real-time.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Outdoor Platforms \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We’ve talked a lot about indoor mapping tools - but what about mapping tools that were created to navigate the outdoors? Outdoor mapping platforms such as Google Maps and Apple Maps are consumer-facing applications that people are most familiar with because of their ability to discover and orient the world. These maps rely on Global Positioning System (GPS) to leverage satellites and pinpoint locations geographically. This technology provides accurate location information in outdoor spaces but cannot provide the same as easily when it comes to the indoors. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Wayfinding solutions for indoor spaces are trickier because there isn’t one way to create a mass dataset of these spaces- you would need to work collaboratively with the millions of property owners around the world. They would need to be equipped with the tools that enable them to manage their own data. More recently, platforms like Google and Apple have started to offer indoor mapping capabilities to property owners. For instance, property owners can register for Apple’s Indoor Maps program after exporting an Indoor Mapping Data Format (IMDF) file of their building. Once uploaded, Apple is able to pull that map into the Maps app for anyone to use. This feature allows users to seamlessly navigate between outdoor and indoor maps across a variety of spaces including shopping malls, stadiums, airports, and more. The downside to this indoor mapping option is that property owners don’t have the ability to customize the experience within their own website or mobile application. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4NQ9nm7l4okK7CAH6GNDSe\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Future of Indoor Mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Each of the platforms above has its own place within the indoor mapping landscape. Unfortunately today, there isn’t a cohesive solution to tie them all together. This begs the question: how can we enhance workflows between these tools that each serve a different purpose? \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While there will always be a need for specialization, the integration of these different tools can provide a seamless and unified experience for indoor mapping. For example, automating the process of converting traditional software files into digital map platforms will remove complicated and costly processes, save time, and improve map accuracy. In addition, integrating a modern mapping platform like Mappedin with outdoor mapping platforms allows property owners to customize maps within their own website or mobile application. Together, the benefits of each platform can be optimized through integration. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As an indoor mapping company, this is at the core of what we do. Mappedin’s goal is to build the word processor for indoor mapping, simplifying processes and giving property owners and operators what they need to create amazing digital experiences. Ease-of-use should be top of mind, so that anyone looking to make changes to their maps can do so without trouble. This could be as simple as changing the name of a store, creating a pop-up event or adding a new bathroom to a mall. Ultimately, property owners should be equipped with the tools to grow and update their maps with ease. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Looking into the future, accuracy is everything with indoor maps. Creating a streamlined process in the mapping experience is key to ensuring that maps are always up-to-date and display accurate information. Thus, incorporating all of these tools into one highly accurate, efficient, and user-friendly indoor mapping platform might be where we’re heading in the future. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"articleType":"Article","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3683624210917193,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=480&q=90","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=120&h=88&q=90 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=240&h=175&q=90 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=480&h=351&q=90 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=720&h=526&q=90 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=960&h=702&q=90 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=1440&h=1052&q=90 1440w","srcWebp":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=480&q=90&fm=webp","srcSetWebp":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=120&h=88&q=90&fm=webp 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=240&h=175&q=90&fm=webp 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=480&h=351&q=90&fm=webp 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=720&h=526&q=90&fm=webp 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=960&h=702&q=90&fm=webp 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/chT0mdO99YJFLfXA0M6yu/ce57188eb834c232bd9ca2ea1dd92685/pic-1.jpg?w=1440&h=1052&q=90&fm=webp 1440w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}},{"node":{"publishDate":"Mar 2, 2021","updatedAt":"Jan 7, 2022","compose__page":[{"title":"The Evolution of Indoor Mapping","slug":"the-evolution-of-indoor-mapping"}],"tags":{"category":{"name":"Product","slug":"product"},"topic":{"name":"Indoor Mapping","slug":"indoor-mapping"}},"content":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor maps have been digitized but their evolution goes far beyond this change. The way they are designed, maintained, and used have all transformed. In this blog, we will examine how and why. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Original indoor mapping tools\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor maps and their tooling weren’t originally developed to generate the simplified, consumer-facing mapping experiences that we know today. While traditional indoor mapping software such as Autodesk’s Revit or AutoCAD do provide a look inside a building, their intent is not to help users navigate the indoors or provide simplified visualizations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"These drawings include many layers and showcase extremely detailed information - a venue’s elevation, electrical layouts, plumbing and mechanical systems, cross sections, framing, and the list goes on. Autodesk and similar mapping tools are specific in function and used by architects, designers, contractors, and various engineers, to name a few. Because of how they are used, these tools are not designed for quick or minor map changes. A blueprint, for example, is typically only updated to reflect long-term changes such as a large renovation.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Frequency of edits \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"One of the ways we’ve seen indoor maps evolve is their frequency of change. In the past, a venue map or CAD file that had been updated within the year was considered up-to-date. Now, however, in the age of information, we expect updates to happen in real-time - everything from the news and weather to retail inventory and turn-by-turn directions. A one-year-old map may have been bearable in the past, but these days can be all but rendered useless. Indoor mapping platforms need to allow for major renovation edits, but they also need to reflect small and possibly even temporary changes.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Required expertise \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Other evolutions in indoor mapping include tooling and usage; the tools have become more user-friendly and maps are being used as an extension of a venue’s brand. While certain platforms require extensive knowledge and training to use them, newer indoor mapping tools have been adapted and simplified in many ways. This in turn makes it more viable for someone at a venue to login and manage a small layout shift in the map - relocating a vending machine, for example. These updates are not only important to operations and facilities teams either. Because indoor maps are often now used in consumer-facing applications, marketing and digital teams are playing a larger role. Styling, ease-of-use, and functionality must be top of mind.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor maps will always serve to function as a utility. Architectural, operational, and maintenance use cases will persist long into the future. But as we undergo this evolution and see the importance of the consumer-friendly map, how else are indoor maps being used?  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping use cases \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As people started to rely on \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"outdoor\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" maps to help orient themselves and navigate to their destination, we saw an emerging importance for indoor maps with the same capabilities. This began with 2D pamphlets and banners featuring clear “you are here” markers at malls, campuses, and amusement parks. These static solutions eventually merged with technology to provide wayfinding on digital platforms. Touchscreen maps, venue mobile applications, and QR codes were just some of the ways that visitors could search for a destination indoors. Just as we experienced with the outdoors, people have come to depend on indoor maps to provide both context and directions. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mapping building blocks \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While this is certainly an evolution from the days of “wander until found,” indoor maps have continued to provide functionality beyond simple directions. The truest evolution of indoor maps may be their ability to unlock a wide variety of other experiences. Think of indoor maps as the foundation of a house. With a solid foundation, you can begin to add flooring and stairs - these act as the pathing networks and wayfinding components of a digital map. You can also begin to add various rooms to the house, each one serving its own purpose. With an indoor mapping platform, these “rooms” would represent unique experiences. For example, retailers may want to layer on proximity promotions, an office may add room booking software, a hospital might enable asset tracking, and a stadium might focus on vendor-to-seat food ordering. Without a solid foundation - in this case, an accurate and simplified indoor map - none of these experiences would be possible. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"fiGtsYb4KpcdVphzBEIMX\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" The future of indoor mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As we continue to see the arrival of powerful tooling and innovative use cases, we can be certain that indoor mapping is not done its evolution. 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This provides valuable insight to limit contact between occupants, and helps employees navigate the space. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Digital Indoor Mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An indoor map acts as a digital asset for your office, providing helpful information and visualizations to visitors and employees. Integrating Mappedin’s \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/verticals/offices/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"office mapping software\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" with other smart building technology allows employees to locate available meeting rooms, submit tickets for empty hand sanitizer stations, and more. Offices and indoor spaces are changing constantly, and so the ability to maintain and \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://vimeo.com/505883955\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"edit office maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" ensures data integrity in real-time. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact Monitoring \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With IPS and your digital indoor maps, additional services such as \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://info.mappedin.com/open-source-contact-monitoring-app\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact Monitoring\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" software can be implemented. This can be used to notify employees if they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Integrated Workplace Management System\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Within Smart Buildings, we see the importance of having an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) which can provide enhanced and efficient operations within the office space. An IWMS platform helps workplace teams optimize the use of resources, keeping your buildings operating and your workforce engaged.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With a smart building infrastructure, an IWMS can serve many functions for both employees and facilities teams. 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Social distancing standards are now mandatory for public indoor spaces for disease prevention and to create a safe environment for everyone. For offices, a safe reopening strategy requires new approaches that reduce the risk of airborne transmissions, considers social distancing, cleaning, or disinfecting needs in the office. 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Using indoor mapping software like Mappedin’s Editor, facility managers are able to make edits to spaces as a draft and make plans in advance. Whether you’re looking to adjust the size of a conference room, the location of specific resources like a copying machine, or relocating a reception area, digital indoor maps can help you envision ways to utilize your indoor space. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4lWLSDu4dAAH4SERU4QfP6\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"New arrangements to the office space may also require adjustments in the allocation of resources. Facility managers can learn about room usage to arrange cleaning and disinfecting schedules using indoor mapping software. By using digital indoor maps, businesses can better appropriate spending on utilities and other necessities. 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By adding restrictions to certain office areas, offices are able to manage crowd control in the office and ensure there aren’t too many employees in the same place at the same time.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Managing Visitors and Staff\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"For many indoor spaces, such as a doctor’s office or dental office, there are many visitors that come and go on a daily basis. With offices reopening, it’s important to manage this number of visitors. By using indoor maps, you can plan accordingly on how many people can be at an indoor space at the exact same time. For example, a dental office may consider having a maximum of only five people in their waiting room to avoid crowding the area. 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Because adequate spacing will be required in the workplace, employers can suggest departments or teams come into the office on different days. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Effective Contact Monitoring and Tracing\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"With the COVID-19 pandemic still moving through the population, indoor maps can help businesses with contact monitoring and tracing. Through indoor maps, stakeholders can monitor room usage to determine who might have come in contact with COVID-positive employees or visitors. 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Users can access the application on their mobile device while on-site at the venue, or in the comfort of their home before visiting. This accessibility allows visitors to research the venue, get a sense of what is at the venue, and how to navigate it. For example, someone visiting a mall can use the web app to search “coffee” to locate all the stores that sell coffee, and the map will show you how to get there from your exact location. When accessing the app from home, individuals can plan their visit ahead of time by locating all the stores they want to visit, thereby increasing shopper productivity. 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As a purely web-based application, users get the responsive experience without having to download any apps on their device. This makes it easy for anyone to go onto a venue’s website and find all the information they’re looking for. Our product also provides a familiar experience that users expect from leading mapping technologies. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"All things considered, our Web App adds a lot of value to both users and Mappedin customers. Not only does this solution provide indoor maps of your venue, but it fits seamlessly into your website. Our product is designed to feel like an extension of our customers’ brands, with easy integration and custom application. Mappedin customers also have access to search and location data that can help inform business decisions. 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Things like store hours and descriptions should always be accurate. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Luckily, Mappedin is the best tool to help you do this.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"74Ye33zB3hCTNe8rRk4iW7\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Using the Mappedin Editor to Maintain Maps\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin offers numerous features that help you create and maintain property maps, whether your location is a mall, a stadium, or even an entire city district. 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This convenient detail ensures that your map is always up to date, visitors can always find you, and your information is always accurate. If you notice something isn’t right, you can fix it right away with immediate results. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Update Map Geometry\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Your unique indoor mapping experience also includes innovative digitization tools that allow you to create and edit maps with incredible visual accuracy. 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However, they’ve decided to add an entirely new wing. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Since this technology is so compatible and easy to use, the hospital can quickly edit their existing map to include the new wing as soon as it’s complete. 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Consider local updates that may impact your location such as ATMs or vending machines.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Because you do not have the direct information concerning these kinds of local updates, it may seem unreasonable to expect your map to reflect any changes. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Luckily, using Mappedin, customers can allow permissions to local property managers so that every map can reflect changes like these. The property managers can make updates of their own without gaining access to other areas of the property. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Some things, such as local events or pop up stores, can change on a weekly basis. If that’s the case for your venue location, it’s a good idea to allow these specific permissions to keep your maps up to date and accurate. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Tenant Updates\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Any location that has tenants, such as a mall, should be taking steps to ensure all tenant locations are also regularly updated. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"When using Mappedin, venues and owners can set up their account to automatically update tenant information. As long as the data is in the system, tenant information will always remain up to date. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin customers can choose to manage their location data within their own CMS or database and through syncs and APIs, the information automatically applies to the map. This helps to ensure that  users of your maps always have the right information.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Draft & Publishing with Mappedin CMS\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The ability to perform and complete live updates within Mappedin is incredibly important and helpful. 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