Prescient Solutions: Mapping Software
- Sam Mason
- Aug 1
- 3 min read
While GIS software like ArcGIS and qGIS push the technical powers of maps...
Prescient Solutions is taking a different approach by removing the excess and demystifying “GIS”.
Affordable and Intuitive GIS
Inspired by Apple-like design philosophies, we’re building a GIS tool that focuses on simplicity, clarity, and purpose. Instead of requiring users to navigate huge menus and manage small settings, our software prioritizes what real people actually need to build beautiful, functional maps.
Whether you’re a local nonprofit, a small business, a community organizer, or a student, this platform is being designed to make spatial tools accessible — without sacrificing power.
Because this software is designed for everyone, we’re keeping it affordable.
Core Principles
Purpose-Driven Design
Every feature in the Prescient Solutions Mapping Software is intentional. If it doesn’t serve a clear purpose, it’s out. The interface is built around intuitive workflows and drag-and-drop tools, not endless panels with specific jargon.
We’re taking cues from consumer software like Apple, Notion, and Figma: clean interfaces, customizable views, and a focus on flow, not frustration.
Simple, But Not Shallow
Prescient offers real mapping power through layering, dynamic styling, data analysis, and basic geoprocessing, but it’s wrapped in a much more accessible format. Instead of burying these functions in submenus, we’re making them visible and contextual.
Think:
Straightforward layer styling
Easy art integration to really make your maps pop
Single click customization of all standard elements
Easy import of spreadsheets, CSVs, shapefiles, and other data
Professional grade, export-ready maps for reports, web, or print
Who It’s For
Prescient is designed for people and teams who:
Want to make interactive or print-ready maps quickly
Need to represent local knowledge and community-driven data
Prefer a tool that works like a modern design app, not a spreadsheet
Want to embed maps in a website or report without needing to bring in a consultant
Are tired of wrestling with bloated software just to change a few colors or upload a CSV
Whether you’re building a climate justice campaign, designing a Green Map for your neighborhood, or running a public engagement project, Prescient Solutions is working to give you the power of GIS without needing to learn the complex software.
Looking Ahead
Prescient isn’t trying to replace the big names in GIS. We’re offering an alternative — something built with real users, modern workflows, and ethical design in mind. Something that treats maps as both analytical tools and creative platforms.
This software is being built by people who know what it’s like to run a workshop in a community center, to scramble for grant funding, to build something meaningful on a deadline. It's GIS, but leaner, smarter, and more human.
Features Coming in Beta (Late '25 / Early '26)
Drag-and-drop layer styling and symbology
Resizable, dockable map windows (perfect for presentations and multitasking)
Live attribute table editing with built-in stats
Embed-friendly exports for web or print
Asset library for icons, tiles, and overlays (with community upload support)
Beginner-friendly analysis tools like buffers, joins, and spatial filters
Dark mode and modern UI that works across Windows, macOS, and Linux
Custom tile support (great for fantasy, stylized, or themed maps)
Be sure to check back to see how the software is developing and when our beta will be releasing.
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