DesignBulb Studio

Map Illustration

Map illustrationโ€ฆ

Custom maps that guide, inform, and tell a story

A custom illustrated map does more than show directions. It helps people understand your space, navigate it with ease, and connect to the experience before they arrive.

For tourism, hospitality, and outdoor brands, a map becomes part of the journey. It can explain how a place is laid out, highlight key locations or activities, and visually tell the story of your environment in a way photography or text alone cannot. Whether itโ€™s a lodge layout, trail system, destination overview, or branded editorial map, a well-designed illustration adds clarity, character, and a strong sense of place.

We create custom map illustrations that are accurate, intentional, and visually aligned with your brand, designed to be used across websites, print, signage, and guest communication.

Map illustration projects may include:

  • Custom illustrated maps

  • Property & site maps

  • Tourism & destination maps

  • Trail and activity maps

  • Brand & editorial maps

  • Virtual & interactive maps

Who this is for:

Lodges, resorts, and guesthouses
Trails, parks, and reserves
Travel and tourism brands
Conservation projects

Our Process for Map Illustration:

Every Map Illustration project follows our studio-wide process to ensure accuracy and clarity.

01 ยท Discover

We learn about the location and purpose.

02 ยท Define

We plan layout, style, and detail level.

03 ยท Design

We illustrate the map and key elements.

04 ยท Refine

We adjust accuracy and visual flow.

05 ยท Deliver

We finalise and export map files.

06 ยท Grow

We update maps as locations evolve.