This thesis approaches the subject of cartography as a designed object with the intention of exploring its principles and effects on society while proposing an alternative design based on subjective data. The primary question this thesis aims to answer is 'How might the virtues of an inaccurate map better represent a varied community's identity and needs?' This question is explored through three sections, each designed to answer one of the following three sub-questions: Why are maps never the 'truth'? (Deconstruction) What is the best way to graphically represent a soft border?...