An illustrated guest map for the show, continuing the established style.
Client: The Newport Exhibition Group
About The Show
The Newport International Boat Show takes place each September across more than seventeen acres in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. The show spreads across multiple interconnected sites including the Newport Yachting Center, Hammetts Hotel, Perry Mill Wharf, Bowen's Wharf, Bannisters Wharf, and Market Square. The venue is dense with small, charming buildings, and the line between the show and the surrounding neighborhood is softer than at most other shows I work on.
It is one of the oldest and most respected boat shows in the Northeast.
For 2019
This map is the revised version for the 2019 show, which ran from September 12 through 15. It continues the axonometric vector style I established in 2012 and have refined over the years.
The 2019 update was mostly about accuracy. I updated the floating dock and land exhibitor placements to match that year's layout. I also checked all the labels and made small adjustments where needed. The color palette stayed the same, and the viewing angle remained unchanged from recent years.
Sometimes the job is less about reinvention and more about making sure everything is right. The show changes a little each year, and the map needs to change with it. Attendees rely on it to find their way, so getting the details correct matters.
Why A Map Matters
Maps like this are more than just wayfinding tools. Yes, they help attendees figure out where they are and where they want to go. But a well made map also does marketing work.
It gives potential visitors a real sense of the event before they arrive. They can study the layout, see what is where, and start imagining themselves walking the docks. That builds anticipation. For exhibitors and sponsors, being on the map means being part of that pre show experience.
What I Can Do For You
If you have an event or any venue that needs a clear, detailed, and attractive map, I can help. I have been making maps like this 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: 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
- Tent Details Map: 2026 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
- Video: 2012
PORTFOLIO GALLERIES
- Illustration work: Start with custom illustration and cover design, then view illustrated maps and architectural renderings.
- Fine art: Discover original paintings and drawings, the Custom Halftone Series, and mural projects.
- Design & motion: Check out the graphic design gallery, then move on to motion graphics and animated illustration.
- Maps by sector: I produce illustrated maps for boat shows, resorts, marinas, real estate, transit & parking, towns & cities, parks, and wayfinding systems.
- More creative services: Additional offerings include cover illustration, vehicle wraps, proposal renderings, and street art.
- Artistic methods: My work spans vector art, isometric & axonometric views, traditional painting, black & white illustration, GeoData mapping, overhead perspectives, and halftone effects. Recently I have also begun to utilize AI in some cases.
- Preferred software: I rely on Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp Pro, and InDesign, plus Premiere Pro & After Effects for motion projects.