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    • Responsive design is crucial for web-based thematic maps.
    • Existing guidance for responsive map design is limited.
    • Thematic maps present unique challenges like inflexible aspect ratios and legibility issues at smaller scales.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify challenges in responsive thematic map design.
    • To derive practical strategies for addressing these challenges.
    • To provide design guidance for practitioners and learners.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted design sessions with eight professional map designers and developers.
    • Participants redesigned thematic maps for various screen sizes and aspect ratios.
    • Gathered insights into practitioners' motivations and design decision-making processes.

    Main Results:

    • Identified seven common challenges in responsive map design.
    • Developed 17 distinct strategies to overcome these challenges.
    • Strategies include element repositioning, map segmentation, and alternative visualizations.

    Conclusions:

    • Responsive thematic map design requires specific considerations beyond general web design.
    • The identified challenges and strategies offer a framework for creating effective responsive maps.
    • An illustrated cheat sheet is available to aid designers and learners.