Boat Show Map Site Plan Illustration

Illustration & design by John Potter - Escape Key Graphics
Client: Show Management
For information about the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show visit FLIBS.com

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show map

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This illustrative site map was created for the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), continuing a collaborative relationship with one of the world's premier marine industry events. As the show evolves each year, so too must the official map that guides its many visitors through the sprawling network of docks, tents, and exhibits.

Custom map from the same illustration
Client: Burgess YachtsFlyer with a detail of the map contracted for Burgess Yachts

For this edition, the primary task was to provide accurate and clear updates reflecting the current year's layout. The essential updates involved revising the placement of docks and the keying of exhibitor locations within the various on land structures. These precise adjustments are critical, as they transform the map from a general illustration into a functional navigational tool for attendees, brokers, and exhibitors alike.

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The established illustrative style, color coding, and overall visual language from the previous year were maintained to ensure immediate recognition and brand consistency. This approach allows returning visitors to intuitively understand the new map while appreciating its familiar, user friendly design. The final piece strikes a balance between artistic appeal and practical utility, serving as both a promotional image and an essential guide for navigating the extensive show grounds.

This project is part of an ongoing series. To view the map created for the previous year's event and see the progression of this work, please visit the 2011 FLIBS Map page.

For more examples of detailed illustrative cartography created for large scale events and venues, please explore my full Map Portfolio.


Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Maps:


Capacity Illustration
Capacity Illustration
FLIBS ISO
FLIBS ISO / AXO
Gardens Map
Botanical Gardens Map
Miniature Golf Map
Miniature Golf Illustrated Map
Speedway Isometric Map
International Speedway Map
Illustrated Theme Park Map
Theme Park Isometric Map
International Boat Show Map
Illustrated Boat Show Map
Airboat Adventure Park Map
Airboat Park Map
off-road motorsports park map
Off-Road Motorsports Park
Hiking Woods Map
Hiking Map
Agribusiness
Farm
Convention Center Map
Convention Center Map
Bayside
Marina
Custom Tourist Park Isometric Map
KY Tourist Park Map
Sea Isle Marina
Sea Isle
Miami Show Isometric Map
Miami Show Map
Tourist Attraction
Tourist Attraction
Dinosaur World TX Isometric Map
Dino. World TX Map
color pattern mural
Color Pattern Mural

WHAT ARE AXONOMETRIC AND ISOMETRIC ILLUSTRATIONS?:

Axonometric and isometric drawings don’t have realistic perspective. I use specific mathematical formulas to draw this way. In these images things further away don’t appear smaller and therefore have equal weight of importance to things nearby. My axonometric maps and illustrations are generally bold and have a slightly cartoon like look. This method of rendering perspective is commonly used in technical and engineering drawings. I began using this method of drawing as an illustration tool in 2007.

The difference between isometric and axonometric is isometric drawings are really just from a straight on corner angle but axonometric drawings can be from other angles. Most of my illustrations have parts that are isometric, but are largely axonometric. I have a habit of calling them all isometric, but I shouldn't.


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