Illustrated Maps

Illustrated maps are a popular style of map when trying to convey a particular sense of identity or place and are increasingly used in signage for wayfinding projects, town centre arrival points and campus and college mapping. Illustrated maps can also help to give a sense of orientation in a new town or city and encourage a visitor to spend more time and seek out further attractions.

Case Studies

Oroville, California Illustrated Map

Lovell Johns were approached by The Feather River Recreation & Park District (FRRPD), to create a new map of their town; Oroville, California, as well as an interactive version for the website. They selected a watercolour illustrated style with individual images of key landmarks to be highlighted.

3D Illustrated Map of Bowling Harbour

Detailed visitor map for regenerated leisure area

3D Illustrated Map of the City of Hamilton, Bermuda

Illustrated map for tourist arrival point

Walk London illustrated map for Ordnance Survey

A hand-illustrated map of London city walks and open spaces

Illustrated Map for Great Missenden and Prestwood Revitalisation Group

Mapping the village of Great Missenden, home to author Roald Dahl

3D Illustrated site map for Wycombe Abbey School

Developing an informative illustrated campus map for school visitors

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How we create an Illustrated Map

Lovell Johns typically provide bespoke illustrated maps for clients as one off commissions with a large element of the design being the design of key landmarks. Interesting buildings and features are often shown in 3D to bring the illustrated map to life, from the addition of a single landmark in 3D aspect, through to a complete illustrated town centre or country map.

We provide different styles of illustrated map such as hand drawn illustrations, graphical 3D building views and also illustrated maps drawn in a cartoon style.