Work for Informa Markets / Informa U.S. Boat Shows Formerly Show Management
WORK FOR INFORMA:
INFORMA
London-based company Informa, produces six boat shows each year including The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which is the largest boat show in the world by many measures. They also offer electrical services for shows, catering and convention services. These shows were previously handled by Show Management which was purchased by Informa in 2017. I worked on these shows for both companies.
I made my first boat show map for (then) Show Management in 2011. The map was for The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Yes... My first boat show map was for the largest boat show in the world).
Since then I have been making multiple maps, sign designs, and anything else they need for multiple boat shows every year. I've also illustrated multiple program covers for them and created renderings for future show planning.
CUSTOM BOAT SHOW MAPS:
BOAT SHOW MAPS ARTICLE - SOUTHERN BOATING MAGAZINE 2016:
"Navigating Miami’s multiple venues is easier when you use a map. If you’re at Yachts Miami Beach – formerly The Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show – the man behind those maps is John Potter of Escape Key Graphics, who created his first boat show map for the 201 Fort Lauderdale Int’l. Boat Show. It wasn't long before the creative concept spread. Less intimidating than site plans and more easier to follow than an aerial photography, Potter’s maps now grace the Stuart Boat Show, St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show in Florida and International Boat Shows like Newport, Palm Beach and Panama. His work on these shows frequently extends to many maps such as detailed area maps and transit maps. Potter’s maps can also be seen beyond the yachting industry in theme parks, resorts, wildlife sanctuaries, municipalities, campuses and gardens including Flamingo Gardens, Dinosaur World parks or The Dover International Speedway."
ADDENDUM:
I am presently responsible for illustrated maps for The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, The Miami International Boat Show, The Newport International Boat Show, The Newport Beach International Boat Show, The San Diego International Boat Show, The Palm Beach International Boat Show, The Suncoast Boat Show and the The Saint Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show.
There is a directory in my Boat Show Map Portfolio
PORTFOLIOS:
- Illustration Portfolio
- Illustrated Maps Portfolio
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design Portfolio
- Motion Design
- Animated Illustrations
- Murals
- Architectural Rendering Portfolio
- Posters Portfolio
By Software Used:
By Application or Use:
- Boat Show Map Portfolio
- Resort Map Illustrations Portfolio
- Marina Maps Portfolio
- Transit, Parking and Transportation Maps Portfolio
- Town and City Maps Portfolio
- Cover Illustration Portfolio
- Vehicle Wrap & Vinyl Wrap Portfolio
- Illustrated Park Maps Portfolio
- Wayfinding Maps Portfolio
- Proposal Renderings Portfolio
- Street Art
- Real Estate Maps Portfolio