With London one of the most mapped cities in the world, we thought we’d showcase 5 examples of different approaches to illustrated maps of the capital:
1. London South Bank University
This is a simple illustrated map, designed to show the location of the University within Greater London. It is clear and easily legible, and is highlighted with illustrations of key buildings, as well as some generic stylised icons associated with London, such as the double decker buses. This provides the user with a clear understanding of where LSBU is within the capital.
2. Walking Map for London’s Eastern Cluster
This detailed large scale map of the Easter Cluster highlights alternate routes as well as indicating steps and uneven paths. This approach uses photographs of key Points of Interest in a densely packed area of the map.
3. Guoman Hotels Map
This illustrated map of London is far more detailed, featuring a clear base map, with hotel locations and key buildings picked out as 3D icons. The map shows the relative position of the hotels with reference to primary tourist destinations in the city. The use of the corporate branding and colours of the hotel chain help to make this a unique map.
4. 3D illustrated map for Business Improvement District
This illustrated map highlights the key aspects of the area. The key Points of Interest are numbered and referenced in the Key to avoid clutter. Key local greenspace and Tube stations are depicted using appropriate symbology. The muted tones of the outer areas and limited road naming help to focus the user on the BID and what it has to offer.
5. InterContinental Hotel Map
This illustrated map was commissioned by the Park Lane InterContinental Hotel to help their guests explore the local area for jogging or walking. It has a stylised street level base, with additional illustrated 3D buildings for wayfinding.
Would you like to know more about how we create illustrated maps? We provide different styles of illustrated maps and as expert cartographers, we can definitely help you with your mapping needs for London or anywhere else in the UK as well.
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