A map of a Four Seasons Resort on the island of Lanai City, Hawaii
Clients: Four Seasons Resort Lanai
Art Direction: Lori Holland - Senior Director of Public Relations and Marketing at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai
I illustrated and designed this map. For more, and the latest, information on Four Seasons Resort Lanai please visit their official site.
Lanai, or Lānaʻi, is the smallest and least inhabited of Hawaii's six major islands that once was recognized for its pineapple plantation. Four Seasons Resort Lanai is on the southeastern coast of the pristine island. The resort had a major renovation from 2012 to 2016. It has 168 rooms, 45 suites, and a golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. It is a five-star, five-diamond resort close to many of the most scenic spots, best reached by foot or 4-by-4. This is the Hawaii found in vintage postcards. The resort features lagoon-style pools, botanical gardens, The Hawanawana Spa, and Japanese cuisine at cliff-side NOBU LANAI.
The map was designed with an aerial perspective similar to a drone or helicopter view to clearly show the layout of key resort components. These include the main building, accommodation buildings, pools, golf facilities, spa and wellness areas, an observatory and more. The map also shows the pathways that connect each space. By using an angled aerial view, the illustration supports both marketing and wayfinding, allowing guests and future visitors to see how the resort’s facilities relate to one another while making an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
Although this map has a practical purpose, it was created with a visually appealing style that reflects the sophisticated character of the resort. The result is a polished and engaging visual asset that enhances both the guest experience and the resort’s promotional materials. This project highlights my ability to combine accuracy, design, and aesthetic appeal in map illustrations for high-end hospitality environments, and it serves as an example of how custom artwork can support property branding and guest engagement.
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- Custom illustration & covers: Featuring bespoke illustration, book and magazine covers, hand-drawn maps, and building renderings.
- Fine art & murals: Including one-of-a-kind paintings and drawings, the Custom Halftone Series, and large-scale murals.
- Design & motion media: Covering graphic design, plus video and motion and animated illustration.
- Mapping by application: Tailored maps for marine events, hospitality, waterfront, property, transit, municipal, recreation, and navigation needs.
- Additional creative work: Includes editorial covers, vehicle graphics, concept renderings, and public art.
- Mediums & formats: Ranging from digital vector and isometric projection to traditional paint, line art, GIS-based, aerial-style, and halftone.
- Software expertise: Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, and Premiere/After Effects for motion.
