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FLIBS 2026 Show Center Illustrated Map

FLIBS 2026 Show Center Illustrated Map

October 27, 2026 Graphics, Illustration

2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: Bahia Mar, Las Olas & Hall of Fame Map

Illustration and Design by John Potter - Escape Key Graphics
Client: Informa Markets
For information about the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show visit FLIBS.com

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026 Boat Show Map

Another Year, Another Update

My 2026 revision of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show map covered Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, and the Hall of Fame. Dock configurations changed. Tent placements shifted. Exhibitor zones needed new positioning. Sponsor logos were added, removed, or relocated throughout the layout.

Map as vertical signFort Lauderdale International Boat Show Map Sign

Color Zones First, Details Second

The map keeps the show's established color zone system. This creates a clear navigational hierarchy for an event as large and complex as FLIBS. Attendees can spot the general area they want and then drill down to specific docks or exhibitor zones. For guests and exhibitors alike, clarity and easy movement are essential. This system delivers both.

Icons, Letters, Numbers

I focus the illustration on the official show footprint rather than surrounding areas. Docks use lettered keys. Land based features get numbered keys. Common amenities like restrooms and services appear as consistent icons. These choices keep the map clean and readable across printed programs, on site signage, and digital platforms throughout the event.

Over A Decades of FLIBS Maps

Since 2010, with the exception of 2021, I have been the map illustrator and designer for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. I work closely with Informa Markets, formerly Show Management, to refine the look, usability, and precision of the show's cartographic materials each year. My maps appear as the official printed show map, within the FLIBS mobile app, on exhibit signage, and as transit and foldable guides. Over the years I have adapted styles, software workflows, and presentation formats as the show has grown. My goal has stayed the same. Balance technical accuracy with artistic clarity so attendees can find exhibitors, boats, services, and key features without frustration, all while reinforcing the premium brand experience of FLIBS.

Why Custom Maps Matter

If you have attended the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and used these maps, whether in print, on signage, or in the app, you have seen how strategic map design elevates a major event. Great visual wayfinding improves user experience, strengthens brand perception, supports marketing goals, and boosts audience engagement across large scale environments. Whether you are planning a future show, a corporate event, or a branded experience that needs clear, compelling visual communication, custom illustration and thoughtful map design can make a meaningful difference. I invite you to explore the rest of my portfolio for additional examples.


Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Maps 2026:

Bahia Mar, Hall of Fame & Las Olas Marina Map | Parking and Transportation Map | Pier Sixty-Six Marina and Superyacht Village Map | Broward County Convention Center Map


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