:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/207/20756/2075634/59f48502-4dfa-4738-a29d-cc7850db7111.jpg "A hand-drawn fantasy map inspired by medieval cartography and classic nautical charts. It features detailed coastlines, mountain ranges, fortified cities, and mythic sea creatures. An ornate border and compass rose frame the composition, reinforcing its identity as a complete historical artifact. Decorative elements such as sea monsters, sailing ships, and an ornate compass rose reinforce the mythic tone while grounding the design in historical mapmaking traditions.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/101/101195/attachment_101195788 "I \"chiseled\" this compass rose like a jewel, it evokes an extreme precision, with it you will find your way ...
(Arcane Cartography strives to bring tabletop RPG enthusiasts detailed quality resources for their gaming sessions. )")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/62/62313/attachment_62313113 "Author needed maps which would show readers locations found in his novels. Had to be in a modern clean style, uncluttered and easily read both in colour (for print) and grayscale (for some e-books).
I chose to omit many minor roads and only label a small number of major ones. Several data sources were used as rough reference for the map (Google Maps, Open Earth Data, Ordinance GIS data, NASA satellite imagery) - care was taken so that points and lines would not match the reference material, providing a unique map that was still accurate.
I won this contest but the winning entry was in grayscale for use with a Kindle - this preview is in color, which looks better in my portfolio.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/59/59015/attachment_59015083 "Used freely available height data from Natural Earth and NASA to render most of the background in ArcGIS. Tidied it up in Photoshop by hand (accuracy was not expected from the client). Client wanted location points similar to Google Maps but not matching too closely. Added shadows to help lift the location points visually.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/59/59101/attachment_59101486 "The client was very specific about not ending up with a standard flat UPS delivery map. I opted for adding in ground elevation data from ArcGIS to help add graphical interest as well as useful geographical information.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/109/10914/1091423/9779aa4b-fb69-4c3a-94dc-f5136c21fa51.jpg "Wagon trail map for an historic novel, based around the gold rush era.
The client was uncertain which would look better, a faded land elevation background or a fully illustrated style. In the end I decided to provide both.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/77/77878/attachment_77878288 "Chicago & Gary map poster for a lobby/front desk area. Designed to wrap around a projecting portion of wall. Emphasis was needed mainly on train routes.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/112/11265/1126556/11ca55e6-b5d7-46b3-8a6c-ca332efc09c6.jpg "Map for a novel based around the Mycenaen era. One of a series of maps done in the same style for an author.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/135/13506/1350661/a398f668-38cb-4cd9-81ca-38e1eb32ffaf.jpg "Revision on a previously made map for a repeat client - the map represents an area in Europe circa 500 BC. This revision was for the border, a wheat pattern was added.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/102/102330/attachment_102330121 "Map of charter schools in Chicago (Elementary and High schools).
Aimed for literal yet aesthetically pleasing, and a little bit different from the standard map layout. The client had a very restrictive color palette but some good contrast between the numbers and the background made the design pop.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/70/70712/attachment_70712657 "Map-based infographic for private school board website.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/111/11102/1110247/e283acb1-f3b1-42ac-ba51-dc3197c0a97f.jpg "Map of the area north of the Thracian Sea, circa Mycenaean era, depicting an early Greek settlement near Lake Bistonis (now Lake Vistonida).
For a historical novel, part of a series of similar maps centred around The Mediterranean.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/118/11889/1188953/49dc2cfd-8cc9-4d53-8006-05c1fe7da905.jpg "The client wanted a grayscale map for his fantasy novel. Based on the client's preliminary sketches and accompanying notes, I produced an illustrated map with stylized map icons for mountains, hills, etc.
The map is 100% vector to maximize the range of available uses.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/109/10952/1095241/d4336d59-5105-45e3-ac7c-f691a39f1e30.jpg "Client wanted a traditional style historical map for a novel, keeping in style with previous maps drawn for the same book.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/102/102306/attachment_102306074 "Map of charter schools in Chicago (Elementary and High schools). Used the client's colour palette.
Aimed for literal yet aesthetically pleasing. Client wanted something more abstract and artistic (this was not noted in the brief, unfortunately), so this becomes an unsold portfolio piece. I rather like it and hope to reuse the overall style again sometime.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/119/11983/1198311/88484c7b-f302-41ba-9c79-01e07b947365.jpg "Top-down view map of Sinop (Sinope) during the Mycenaean Era.")
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