User:CiccZ/Exping
Exping [1]is a map creation tool developed by iFREE Group (HK) Limited, aiming to provide users with a multifunctional, interactive and customizable map creation platform.
The software provides a series of functions that allow users to intuitively record their personal travel footprints, food exploration, outdoor activities and other experiences through maps, and then create electronic interactive maps with specific themes.
Since its launch on March 21, 2022, Exping has attracted more than 10,000 map creators, with users covering 130 countries, and has been recommended by editors on Apple App Store and other platforms many times.[2][3]
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| Original author(s) | Clu Soh |
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| Developer(s) | iFREE Group (HK) Limited |
| Initial release | 2022 |
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| Available in | 4 languages |
| Website | exping |
Introduction
[edit]Inspiration
[edit]Exping was inspired by founder Clu Soh’s personal habits.[4] He marked the coffee shops he visited between 2014 and 2016 on a map and shared those experiences via social media.This idea of translating personal tastes into map markers was further developed during the 2020 pandemic, culminating in Exping’s prototype app.
User Experience and Privacy Protection
[edit]Exping focuses on user experience. Compared with traditional geographic information system (GIS) applications, it improves user friendliness by simplifying the operation process.At the same time, Exping emphasizes user privacy protection and encourages users to share their maps in private or controllable sharing spaces rather than publicly to protect the privacy of personal spatial information.[6]
Various application scenarios
[edit]Exping is used in a variety of scenarios, including real estate agents marking properties, chain restaurants displaying branches, charity group event route planning, couples recording love stories, flash business trip city experience maps, architect travel maps, etc.,showing the breadth and flexibility of the application.[6]
History
[edit]In 2021, the Exping project was officially established by a five-member team formed by founder Clu Soh, and completed the development of the 0.1 version of the taste community prototype.[2]
In January 2022, founder Clu Soh decided to adjust the product direction, and Exping transformed from a taste community to a map tool.[2]
On March 21, 2022, Exping was officially released and won the App Store's "Editor's Choice of the Week" honor that week[2]
On June 13, 2022, version 1.1.0 released the route function, and one map supports marking multiple routes.
On August 3, 2022, version 1.2.0 released the data insight function, allowing creators to gain data insights on personal maps.
On September 19, 2022, version 1.2.3 was released with Exping simple map style.[7]
On October 1, 2022, version 1.2.4 released exp+ membership, introducing diversified and advanced markup payment services.
On November 9, 2022, version 1.2.6 was released for iOS desktop widgets.
On December 13, 2022, version 1.3.0 was released with new web browsing and map poster sharing, optimizing the map browsing and sharing experience.
On December 22, 2022, version 1.3.1 was released with a 3D map browsing and editing perspective to edit and browse maps in a three-dimensional form.
On February 2, 2023, exping released on the application markets of Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, etc.
On March 24, 2023, version 1.3.5 released the new Curation editor to simplify the map editing operation process.
In April 2023, at the Hack Engine event held in Shanghai, the Exping team developed an initial version of Copilot for Map and plans to launch it on the market in the future.。[8]
On May 22, 2023, version 1.4.0 released the grouping function and multiplayer collaboration Alpha.[9]
In July 2023, Exping ranked second in the "Graphics & Design" category of the Chinese App Store.[2]
On July 7, 2023, version 1.5.0 released the quick link function.[10]
In September 2023, Exping had 500,000 cumulative downloads on the App Store and Google Play.[11]
On October 23, 2023, Exping released the web version.
On November 24, 2023, version 1.8.0 was released with the free-drawing route function.
In January 2024, the post function was offline.
On March 1, 2024, version 1.9.1 supported third-party data import.
On April 10, 2024, Exping web version 0.6 released the Area feature.
On July 11, 2024, version 1.9.7 supported public transportation route planning and information display in many countries and regions around the world.[12]
On July 29, 2024, version 1.9.8 was released with the smart route planning function.
Features
[edit]Location markers
[edit]Users can mark locations on the map and add personalized Emoji or picture icons to the locations.[2]
Route drawing
[edit]Users can draw routes on the map to connect multiple locations. This function supports smart route planning, displaying practical information such as distance and estimated time to facilitate user planning and reference.[2][6]
Map grouping
[edit]Users can tag places grouped by specific themes or scenes based on their personal preferences and needs.[2][11]
Area
[edit]Users can draw closed areas of various shapes on the map and calculate their areas instantly.
Custom experience labels
[edit]This label feature provides specific labeling options for place categories and allows users to create custom labels based on their needs.[2][6][13]
Visual scoring system
[edit]This feature allows users to rate places in multiple dimensions and visualize them in the form of radar charts to reflect the quality of experience at the place. The ratings include transportation, environment, service, professionalism, cost-effectiveness and other dimensions.[2][6][13]
Map sharing
[edit]Users can generate web links or posters from maps to share on social platforms.[2]
Global traffic routes
[edit]This feature supports multi-stop public transportation route planning. Users can see detailed information such as transfer stations and estimated time.[12]
Map style
[edit]Users can switch different map styles based on personal preferences and scene needs.[7]
Community
[edit]Although the founder positioned Exping more as a tool, it still retained the community function to meet the needs of users to communicate and aggregate based on common interests.[6]
Exp+
[edit]Exping provides exp+ membership service to unlock more personalized features, such as customized place icons, multi-person map drawing, etc.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "【科技Talk】用Exping客制地图创造个人品味、记录生活美". 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily Malaysia Latest News and Headlines (in Chinese). 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Soh, Clu. "exping：一个地图创作工具是怎么诞生的？ - 少数派". 少数派 - 高品质数字消费指南 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ 一只兔子先生. "探索不止，发现地图创作的更多可能性：exping - 少数派". 少数派 - 高品质数字消费指南 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ TEDx Talks (2024-02-05), 创造无限：探索设计与思考 Limitless Creativity: Exploring Design & Thinking | 苏维佳 Clu Soh | TEDxPetalingStreet, retrieved 2024-09-12
- ^ "【科技Talk】用Exping客制地图创造个人品味、记录生活美 - 副刊 - e潮". 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily Malaysia Latest News and Headlines (in Chinese (China)). 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b c d e f "用地图标记品味生活，「Exping」打造极致的地图创作工具-36氪". www.36kr.com. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b "和设计师聊聊，exping 专属地图是如何设计？". 少数派. 2022-09-21.
- ^ 网易 (2023-04-25). "自然语言生成地图，「exping」想打造「AIGM」与「Copilot for Map」". www.163.com. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "exping｜地图组织方式的新探索". 少数派. 2023-05-22.
- ^ "exping｜快捷指令—地点互动的新起点". 少数派. 2023-07-07.
- ^ a b c "Zenly之后、熟人社交之外，又一趣味地图出现 – 人人都是产品经理". www.woshipm.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b "重塑旅行体验：Exping 城市路线探索的幕后故事". 少数派. 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b "用地圖標記品味生活，「Exping」打造極致的地圖創作工具". www.hksilicon.com (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2024-08-26.