2026-10-06 –, Bridge 1-Short Workshops
QGIS’s plugin ecosystem enables accessible workflows that extend beyond traditional mapping. This 90-minute, hands-on workshop presents a streamlined process for creating 3D terrain models suitable for 3D printing using freely available data and core QGIS plugins. Participants will use four widely adopted plugins — QuickMapServices, OpenTopography DEM Downloader, QuickOSM, and Qgis2threejs — in a cohesive, step-by-step workflow. Starting with basemap acquisition, we will retrieve elevation data, enrich it with OpenStreetMap features, and generate a 3D scene suitable for web-based interactive visualization or export to 3D printing software.
Designed for beginners and educators, the session emphasizes reproducibility and accessibility. Participants will leave with a digital 3D model and a reusable workflow for teaching, research, or public engagement.
Matthew Toro is a broadly trained geographer serving as the director of maps, imagery, and geospatial services at the Arizona State University Library Tempe, Arizona. He founded and leads the Map and Geospatial Hub, a fusion of a traditional map library and a modern GIS center. The Hub executes a wide range of projects at the intersection of data management, geography, history, cartography, and visualization.