02 / Leonida AtlasA WHOLE WORLD.TO EXPLORE.
Open-source interactive atlas
A community map for exploring Leonida, organising landmarks and following the sources.
Leonida Atlas is an independent application about GTA VI’s territory. Search, filters, favourites, collections and personal notes give exploration a structure. Known information and approximate positions need to remain distinct: a useful map also explains its uncertainty.
An explorer’s personal data can stay in their browser, with export and restore options. The project illustrates a practical interface challenge: offering several levels of detail without overwhelming someone who simply wants to find a place.
Case study / supporting evidenceREAL WORK. UNDER THE HOOD.
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- Our role
- An internal Navanem Lab project: development of an independent community atlas, from the map interface to data organisation and documentation.
- The goal
- Turn a dense map into a personal exploration tool: find a place, inspect its source, save favourites and add notes.
- The constraint
- Evidence has different levels of certainty. A confirmed name does not make its coordinates official. Personal data also needs local storage and backup without requiring an account.
- The decision
- Connect search, categories and evidence filters to place details. Keep notes and collections in the browser with export and restore. Show approximate positions and sources alongside each location.
- The deliverable
- Open code and interface screenshots are available in the repository. The overview shows filters and grouped markers; the Vice City panel shows its source, precision status and notes area.
- The limitations
- An independent fan project, unaffiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two. The community map includes approximate locations. Repository screenshots illustrate an interface version, not a guarantee that game data is accurate.
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Open-source applicationsBeyond the visual · Leonida AtlasTHE IDEA. THE USE. THE DETAIL.
Explore with a clear direction
A dense map needs a clear hierarchy. Filters reduce noise, search leads to a point of interest and detail panels supply context. A broad overview and precise information should coexist.
Keep your own landmarks
Favourites, notes and collections turn a visit into a personal workspace. Export functions matter particularly when information is stored locally: they let users move or back up their work.
Make evidence visible
A community needs to distinguish facts, interpretations and unknowns. Connecting a landmark with its evidence supports trust. The same principle applies to professional directories and knowledge bases.