Find Your Happy Place

Maptacular is a map design studio specializing in maps, merch & wayfinding that inspires exploration.

Get found
This way!

At Maptacular we make your business easier to find with marketing that doesn’t feel like marketing.

We use illustrated maps and imaginative wayfinding to inspire exploration and help people discover their new happy place.

Wayfinding Maps

Designed to help locals and visitors discover local businesses & unique destinations. Our wayfinding maps and systems can include business or amenities directories and are perfect for downtowns, business districts, campuses, park districts, neighborhoods or brand collabs.

Typically $2-3,000

we need THIS

'Mapmaxxing' Interpretive Signage

Engaging, colorful interpretive signage that blends maps with snippets of historical facts, wildlife exploration and 'insider' tips. Ditch the wordy, old style of signs, and give people a sign they'll never want to skip.

From $1,500

I gotta have one

Coffee Explorer Passports

Maptacular is the creator of the Virginia Coffee Explorer Passports - with both Hampton Roads and Richmond now available. Coffee Passports include maps, coffee history and coupons for dozens of indie coffee shops. They're a great way to explore a region, support small businesses and save money.

CHECK OUT THE PASSPORTS

Who we've worked with

Carol Stream Park District
Carol Stream Park District
Carol Stream Park District
Carol Stream Park District
Carol Stream Park District
Carol Stream Park District
Carol Stream Park District
Hanover Park Park District
Buffalo Grove Park District
City of cardiff
Vibe Creative District
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Milwaukee County Golf
Mitchell Park Domes
Milwaukee County Parks
Oak Leaf Trail
Carol Stream Park District
Some of our recent work!

Good Bones Blog

When the bones of old buildings are given new purpose and new life, it's know as adaptive reuse - and they're often fun to illustrate too. The Good Bones blog uncovers stories of adaptive reuse in Virginia and throughout the east coast region.

About Maptacular
Traffic maps are great at getting you from A-B as quickly as possible, but our maps are designed to help users discover everything from C-Z.

At Maptacular we create maps that are deliberately analog, maps you can hold in your hand or touch on a sign - as effective maps and wayfinding can add so much to a brand experience. And with 20 years experience in marketing, I know that sometimes, the simplest solutions are the most effective.

So at Maptacular, we keep it straightforward. We create maps that help bring more people to your door; and when you’re ready for additional help, from advanced branding to creative marketing, our partners at Pretty Lethal Studios will take care of you.
Nice Words From Our Clients
"Ian is an accomplished map designer and intuitive graphic artist. His design aesthetic is modern and fresh. Ian is fantastic to work with-- very responsive and professional. His work receives rave reviews from stakeholders." - Kate Pittman, Executive Director of the ViBe District