Case Study: Cycling UK - Mid-Argyll Bothy Cycling Map
Merritt Cartographic was commissioned by Cycling UK to create this promotional map and leaflet highlighting their recommended cycling routes through the mid-argyll region of Scotland.
Working with colleagues at the Ardrishaig Bothy (a collaboration between Cycling UK and Scottish Canals), Merritt Cartographic produced this document for those looking to explore the area by bicycle. Using a clean and relatively simple map design, which highlights the region's topography, it is hoped that this map and leaflet will incentivise more people visiting the region to explore the area on two wheels by promoting cycle-friendly routes and facilities. However, this map isn't just for tourists, the staff and volunteers at the Ardrishaig Bothy are keen to promote cycling amongst their local community. Another of the aims of this leaflet was to inspire local people to leave their cars at home and make some of their everyday and/or leisure journeys by bike too.
Further information regarding Merritt Cartographic's work on this project can be found here.
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The Illustrated Bible
Four maps in a much larger series produced for a comprehensive reference book, published by Dorling Kindersley, exploring the Bible, its stories and influence upon the world.
The brief for these maps included a need to emphasise the amount of time which has passed between the present day and the stories being mapped. As such, a slightly weathered appearance has been employed with the effects of digital art brushes prominent in the design.
Further information regarding 'The Illustrated Bible' can be found here.
World Wall Maps
Merritt Cartographic has produced a series of maps for start-up company TURISTO map, for their wall display mapping products. We are the cartographers behind TURISTO map's new 'pin your memories' maps, having been commissioned to create the cartography for these products.
These are amongst the largest and most detailed maps Merritt Cartographic has created, with over 3000 settlements included, over 100 places to visit and 200 national parks. Merritt Cartographic worked with TURISTO map to create designs to fit their brief and the need to produce maps suitable for travellers and adventure seekers.
We produced maps in two different formats for this project, a world political map and a world satellite map. We've used 3D rendering software to add depth to the world's topography and bathymetry alongside a modern typeface to create these contemporary map designs. Please get in touch if you need similar detailed world maps for your project and we will do our best to help you fulfil your mapping brief.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
An illustrative plan of a garden open to the public, RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Initially produced for inclusion in a guidebook, this plan highlights the main areas of the garden as well as showing the location of the main facilities accessible to the public.
This map has subsequently been used for signage on site as well as in other written publications relating to the garden.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts
Merritt Cartographic has produced two maps for Best Western® Hotels & Resorts - Great Britain for use in a recent promotional brochure. These maps highlight the locations of all the Best Western® hotels in Great Britain.
Best Western® had been using previous versions of these maps (produced by a different supplier) in their brochures for several years. However, as their brand guidelines had changed over time and their roster of hotels had grown since the earlier maps were created, they needed a series of updated maps for use in their latest brochure. Merritt Cartographic was asked to create a new, visually appealing, design for these maps, which maintained this company's corporate identity.
Further information regarding Merritt Cartographic's work on this project can be found here.
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