Transportation and Parking Map for the Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2019

Illustration and Design by John Potter - Escape Key Graphics
Client: Informa Markets

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Palm Beach International Boat Show Transportation Map 2019
Event Parking & Transportation Map, 2019
The 2019 Palm Beach International Boat Show parking and transportation map retained the established design and visual appearance from the previous year. This consistency underscores the map's primary role as an exercise in clear, functional graphic design, transforming complex logistical information into an accessible visual format.

The foundational geographic data continued to be sourced from OpenStreetMap. The presentation maintained a simple, overhead street map aesthetic, using a straightforward color scheme of green for land and blue for water to ensure immediate readability.

The map integrated all essential transit information. Trolley routes were clearly depicted using a color coded system, with a dedicated key that included their hours of operation. Additional keyed elements included trolley stop locations, the show border, official entrances, and any planned road closures. Parking facilities were distinctly marked using numbered maroon dots with white numerals for easy identification.

This map was utilized in two primary ways: as a downloadable PDF on the event website and adapted for physical signage at the show itself. Its availability online before the event provided a vital planning resource for visitors, allowing them to arrange their arrival and navigate the area efficiently. In this capacity, the map functioned as both a practical navigational tool and an effective piece of pre event marketing, managing expectations and reducing potential onsite confusion.

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