Karnick, P.Jeschke, S.Cline, D.Razdan, A.Wentz, E.Wonka, P.2015-02-232015-02-2320091467-8659https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8659.2009.01428.xIn this paper we address the question of how to quickly model glyph-based Geographic Information System visualizations. Our solution is based on using shape grammars to set up the different aspects of a visualization, including the geometric content of the visualization, methods for resolving layout conflicts and interaction methods. Our approach significantly increases modelling efficiency over similarly flexible systems currently in use.10.1111/j.1467-8659.2009.01428.x2176-2188