Clare at Event Maps

Cycle map of the town laid out with another copy showing just the cover in the centre.

So pleased to see this IRL and already out there supporting cyclists across Colchester! It was great to team up with Colchester City Council to develop the map, as well as bespoke school editions.
Thanks to Rachael Partis and Dennis Maps LTD for their services pulling it all together.

Thanks for the complimentary write up on the new cycle map! Following with interest to see what users make of it too - it’s been a pleasure working with Colchester City Council to develop it. @eventmapsclare.bsky.social

Cross stitch world travel map

Close up of Europe. Cross stitch travel map.

Voting is now open to @bcsmaps.bsky.social British Cartographic Society Members to vote in the Peter Jolly Award 2025. I have entered my cross-stitch world travel map. Please see your member email or contact their admin to vote for it!
#crossstitch #craft #cartography #design #maps #awards #geoviz

We’ve got some in our garden and I’m terrified to go near them! But now I know it’s just the leaves maybe I’ll admire the flowers a bit more…

I’ll be at Esri UK tomorrow supporting @bcsmaps.bsky.social and hopefully meeting lots of people who love maps and geo-data visualisation 🌍❤️

Find out more about what the BCS does and how we can support you to make better maps!

#community #excellence #mapping
#GeoViz #esriukac #cartography

North arrow - oops. It was probably added in the DTP package like InDesign, rather than the map software, for example Illustrator, so when the map rotated, the frame didn’t…

Map of Exmouth showing initial locations of postbox toppers made from yarn - usually crocheted or knitted - raising money for a hospice charity in Devon.

Event Maps Latest: a locator map for a charitable postbox topper trail to promote the event and encourage donations to charity.
Created from OpenStreetMap and postboxes geolocated in QGIS
#network #maps #cartography #wayfinding #postboxes #trails #walking #exmouth #yarnbombing #crochet #charity

Event Maps Latest: a trail map for a nature area to enhance the wayfinding experience and encourage visitors to explore the recent improvements.

Great data from the client allowed me to style up the various land coverage to invoke a more natural feel to the map and create some bespoke iconography.

I’ve often been the solo cartographer on projects and have wished I could duplicate myself to get thru the tasks in front of me… but I managed so far without a clone, so I guess I’m OK!

However I now have this blue print for when the technology allows - she might need a larger screen though 🖥️ 🤣

Free BCS membership now available for all students!

A hypsometric map showing greens for low lying land, through yellow and browns to purples for higher altitudes. With a river running through the lowest parts.

A lovely little output as I work on my next project… #hypsometricmap #design #cartography #colour #terrain #river

Very interesting map that shows closed services as a way to encourage readers to protest against the changes.
We’re familiar with using closed sections for Wayfinding in complex pedestrian areas, but I haven’t seen it employed across such extensive routes before. #design #protest #voices #community

Thanks for sharing this. Great find. Love the planes and smaller shadows too, some lovely design additions to such a unique map.

Thanks. Yeah I’m chuffed that I’ve rescued it, and can preserve it for the future.

I’ve added my own label on my Google maps for that so it comes up as “Gulf of Mexico (not America)” when clicked 🤣

I immediately went to the legend as I wouldn’t know where to start on the map! …line missing?

From the UK, award winning artist @janetomlinson.bsky.social fits the bill. @bcsmaps.bsky.social

Matilda the Musical still showing inside of the Mobile Library with pinboards including timetables, papers and a village map

The Village Map acquired whilst rehoming some pinboards for a PTA to use, from the Studios. Shows Crunchem Hall, the windmill and Wormwood Motors.

Just rewatched Matilda the Musical and spotted the map!
See left inside the Mobile Library when Matilda rushes out. It was acquired on pinboards from a reuse site - from the Studios!!
Amazing to think of all the art created for film and TV that may only get 0.1s on screen
#mapsinthewild #reuse #art

Don’t forget to go see this!

Just checked and already on it ;)
Now I know why I had so many adds just now. Thanks! My first starter pack add without asking x

Me please :) freelance cartographer and lecturer, and British Cartographic Society council member

A few exciting updates…

🪪 My new business cards have arrived ❤️

🗺️ I’m working with a great team in Canada and love seeing my maps at workshops!

🧶 We got the Guinness world record for our Postbox Toppers (I made the map too!) which made over £30k for charity.

Not a bad start to the year 🥰

Such a great installation! Definitely needs to be seen in person to get the 3D effect. Go before 15th Feb to @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social

Find me on Part II… add this and Part I asap!

Event Maps on LinkedIn: Great to work on more wayfinding solutions to complement these vehicular… Great to work on more wayfinding solutions to complement these vehicular signs already in place. Developing a style for this town and helping them organise and…

Great to work on more wayfinding solutions to complement these vehicular signs already in place. Developing a style for this town and helping them organise and catalogue their data is so rewarding.

One of my fav maps on days like this…
#uksnow AL4 3/10

uksnowmap.com

2024 threw me a bit of a curveball career-wise.

I’m pleased to have found amazing support to go freelance, meet new people and with self-belief and determination I’m now looking forward to 2025 as @eventmapsclare

So, Happy New Year, and remember that whatever happens, keep positive!

Very proud to help launch the St Albans Postbox 📮 toppers initiative alongside St Albans MP Daisy Cooper.

My maps were made to help promote the event with the aim of increasing donations to the two chosen charities this year.

Do please donate if you can lnkd.in/e8RF-npu

Would love to be added please 🙏
Freelance cartographer and British Cartographic Society council member.

Would love to be added too please 🙏 Freelance cartographer and British Cartographic Society council member 🗺️