Revolutionizing Landscape Design: Plott's Carta

Transforming the way you plan and execute your dream landscape

The inspiration behind Carta was the desire to simplify the process of creating the perfect landscape. Summer is the ideal time for such projects, but the planning and execution can be daunting. Carta eliminates the need for complex calculations and measurements, allowing you to focus on the creative aspect of your project.

What sets Carta apart from other tools is its unique properties. It allows you to measure an area and draw your plan virtually using the Plott app. This design can then be brought to life in the real world with directional guidance, eliminating the need for any mathematical calculations. Carta measures distance, perimeter, and area while creating an annotated map on your phone using images, notes, and links over real-world images or blueprints.

Carta's realization technology is just as impressive as its functionality. The designers at Plott aimed to create a friendly and welcoming design, resulting in the one-spoke concept. This design, combined with smooth curves and a sleek appearance, makes Carta not only innovative but also simple to use. The technical specifications of Carta, including its weight of 1.7kg and dimensions of 838mm x 914mm x 76mm, further contribute to its user-friendly design.

Carta connects with your phone via Bluetooth. You can import a satellite image of your project into the app and measure the dimensions using the wheel. As you measure, the path you walk appears in the app over the satellite image, providing real-time project dimensions. You can add notes, links, and images to create a control center for your project, where every aspect can be found. Once the design is complete, the app and Carta guide you back to the real-world points in your design.

The Carta project began in the Fall of 2015 and has since won several awards, including the Pro Tool Innovation Award, a Red Dot Product Design Award, and the Silver Homewares Award at the National Hardware Show. The challenges faced during the design process, including the need to eliminate time-consuming busywork and inaccurate measurements on job sites, were overcome by combining the technology present in users' phones with a physical measuring wheel, allowing users to create blueprints in real time.

In conclusion, Carta is a revolutionary tool that simplifies the process of planning and executing landscaping projects. Its sleek design and innovative features make it a must-have tool for anyone looking to transform their outdoor space. With Carta, your dream landscape is just a few steps away.