Client: Flamingo Gardens
Agency: Escape Key Graphics
Artist, Illustrator, Designer: John Potter
Agency: Escape Key Graphics
Artist, Illustrator, Designer: John Potter
2016 Version:
The version below and the following text is from the original map made in 2010...
This was a very exciting project for me. The map required a lot of skill, patience and a variety of techniques and tools in Adobe Illustrator. Further complicating issues, the tree canopy at the park is so thick that aerial photography is not helpful at all. I started out sketching the paths, but later switched to a hand held GPS. It was very helpful, but I still found I needed to clean up the design and revisit the park to verify the accuracy. I also did some more detailed sketching during that visit. At that point, I had a good basis to start with. From there on it was lot’s of dedicated work and patience. I utilized a lot of custom textures and brushes I have made over the years and created quite a few new ones as well. Some parts were more of a technical challenge while other parts allowed me to draw in a freehand style. A project this big was bound to supply variety.
I have really enjoyed working on this project. This map is a quantum leap ahead for Flamingo Gardens in legibility and comprehension as well as aesthetics. Now they will have a map that will keep their guests from getting lost and make a nice souvenir as well.
I also designed and illustrated the cover and reverse side of the map
I also designed and illustrated the cover and reverse side of the map