Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, second edition, is a comprehensive guide to creating maps that communicate effectively. Renowned cartographer Cynthia A. Brewer guides readers through the basics of good cartography, including layout design, scales, projections, color selection, font choices, and symbol placement. The book also describes the author’s ColorBrewer application, an online color selection tool designed to enhance map readability and aesthetics. This updated edition includes a new chapter on map publishing, offering valuable insights into the modern landscape of cartography.