Signature Assets
Maps
Maps are a clear, visual way to present geographical data. The abstracted style is distinctly Morningstar, while the map itself may represent markets or countries, with shading and color conveying performance or value at a glance.
Strokes terminate with square end points.
Strokes and vertices align to the pixel grid.
Corners feature miter joins.
Corners are drawn at 45-, 90-, or 135-degree angles only.
Sizing
Generally, don’t resize a map or any portion of it to less than 25% of the original size. Resizing may move strokes or vertices off the pixel grid or render some shapes too small to read.
Market performance is typically represented by greens and reds.
Other metrics, like relative value, may be represented by custom colors.
Do set the stroke outlines and background to the same color.
Avoid accentuating outlines by using a color different from the background.
Do combine individual countries or territories to create larger regions.
Avoid applying drop shadows or other decorative effects to bring visual interest to the map.
