An illustrated guest map for the show, continuing the established style.
Client: The Newport Exhibition Group
About The Show
The Newport International Boat Show takes place each September across more than seventeen acres in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. The show spreads across multiple interconnected sites including the Newport Yachting Center, Hammetts Hotel, Perry Mill Wharf, Bowen's Wharf, Bannisters Wharf, and Market Square. The venue is dense with small, charming buildings, and the line between the show and the surrounding neighborhood is softer than at most other shows I work on.
It is one of the oldest and most respected boat shows in the Northeast.
For 2019
This map is the revised version for the 2019 show, which ran from September 12 through 15. It continues the axonometric vector style I established in 2012 and have refined over the years.
The 2019 update was mostly about accuracy. I updated the floating dock and land exhibitor placements to match that year's layout. I also checked all the labels and made small adjustments where needed. The color palette stayed the same, and the viewing angle remained unchanged from recent years.
Sometimes the job is less about reinvention and more about making sure everything is right. The show changes a little each year, and the map needs to change with it. Attendees rely on it to find their way, so getting the details correct matters.
Why A Map Matters
Maps like this are more than just wayfinding tools. Yes, they help attendees figure out where they are and where they want to go. But a well made map also does marketing work.
It gives potential visitors a real sense of the event before they arrive. They can study the layout, see what is where, and start imagining themselves walking the docks. That builds anticipation. For exhibitors and sponsors, being on the map means being part of that pre show experience.
What I Can Do For You
If you have an event or any venue that needs a clear, detailed, and attractive map, I can help. I have been making maps like this since 2012 for boat shows, resorts, marinas, and more. Contact me and tell me about your project.
Maps For Newport International Boat Show:
- About Newport International Boat Show
- Main Map: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
- Tent Details Map: 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
- Video: 2012
PORTFOLIOS
- Illustration Portfolio: Start here for custom illustration and book covers. You can also browse illustrated maps and architectural rendering.
- Fine Art: I offer original paintings and drawings, including my Custom Halftone Series. You will also find mural work here.
- Graphic Design & Motion: View my graphic design portfolio. After that, explore motion design and animated illustrations.
- Maps by application: I create illustrated maps for boat shows, resorts, marinas, real estate, transportation, transit and parking, towns and cities, parks, and wayfinding.
- Additional project types: I also produce cover illustration, vehicle and vinyl wraps, proposal renderings, and street art.
- Illustration methods: My techniques include vector, isometric and axonometric, painting, black and white, GeoData maps, overhead maps, and custom halftones.
- Software portfolios: I work primarily in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp Pro, and Adobe InDesign. For motion projects, I use Premiere Pro and After Effects. You can watch my demo reel here.