Custom detailed maps for land based exhibitors at the Newport International Boat Show
Client: The Newport Exhibition Group
About The Show
The Newport International Boat Show takes over more than thirteen acres of downtown Newport, Rhode Island, each September. It draws thousands of visitors to see a wide range of sailboats and powerboats. On land, hundreds of exhibitors fill tents and outdoor spaces with marine products, services, and accessories. The show also includes seminars, on water courses, and daily giveaways.
The setting in historic Newport is a big part of the appeal. The waterfront offers sweeping coastal views, and the surrounding streets are lined with shops and places to eat. A visit to the boat show pairs naturally with exploring the city and enjoying New England in the fall.
About This Map
This map is a custom detail view of the land exhibit areas for the 2015 show. It was created from the main show map I illustrated that year.
Because the main map was built as a vector file, I could pull out specific sections and enlarge them without any loss of quality. The booth numbers and vendor locations, which would be too small to read on the full map, become clear and usable in these detailed views.
The style matches the main map exactly. That consistency helps visitors move between the overview and the detail without getting disoriented. They see the same buildings, the same angles, and the same visual language.
Custom Maps For Your Event
These tent maps are a good example of how custom illustration can solve real problems. The main map gives visitors the lay of the land. The detail maps help them actually find what they came for.
If your event has exhibitors in tents or inside a convention hall, custom detail maps are a simple way to improve the experience. They make navigation easier for attendees and make exhibitors easier to find.
What I Can Do For You
If you need custom illustrated maps for an event or venue, I can help. I have been doing this work 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.