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Relajaelcoco: Goods of Spain Map

Courtney — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:00:15 +0000

This intricately illustrated map of Spain was designed by studio Relajaelcoco in order to represent the most important goods that Spain produces. Get a closer look right here.

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Historical NYC Maps

Courtney — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:00:15 +0000

Check out this great resource for vintage NYC transit maps. I pulled out a few favorites, but there are quite a few more, so take a look around. via Quipsologies

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Matt Chase: Herb Lester Copenhagen Map

Courtney — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:00:47 +0000

Herb Lester‘s map selection represents an amazing group of designers and illustrators, including many that are DWL favorites. So needless to say, I’m a big fan. One of my current favorites happens to be Matt Chase’s take on Copenhagen, which features colorful, vintage-inspired illustrations. Pick one up for yourself right here.

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Aaron Meshon Illustrated Maps

Courtney — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:00:31 +0000

I love these playful maps—the Maui one first caught my eye, of course—by New York City-based illustrator Aaron Meshon.

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Owen Gatley: New City Maps

Courtney — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:30:39 +0000

I love these gorgeous new city maps by illustrator Owen Gatley. NYC is my favorite, naturally, but all three are available for purchase as A3 prints at YCN.

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Brad Woodard for Herb Lester: How To Find Old LA

Courtney — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:00:25 +0000

Designer and illustrator Brad Woodard recently worked with Herb Lester to develop this incredible map of Los Angeles. How to Find Old LA, “a guide to the old LA that lives on today,” features 39 entries that give visitors a glimpse into the vintage Los Angeles witnessed in movies and TV. Pick up a copy for […]

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Alejandro Largo: Eco-Map of the Upper East Side

Courtney — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:52 +0000

Alejandro Largo, is a Brooklyn-based designer who also spends his days designing for Apartment One, a studio I featured yesterday. This freelance project entailed the development and design of a map and reference guide focused on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The printed piece highlighted all of the establishments in the area that promote healthy […]

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John Phalane Cartographic Art

Courtney — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:14 +0000

These beautiful maps were drawn in colored pencil by John Phalane, a cartographic artist who focuses on the areas of South Africa where he’s lived and worked. You can read more about his background and view more of his work at Gallery AOP where he currently has a show.

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Color Happy 156

Courtney — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:00:09 +0000

In addition to the illustrative details, I’m loving the color palette of this map created by Always With Honor for the MTV European Music Awards in Belfast. Here’s a few details from the piece…

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