Custom illustrated maps are a great investment for yourself, company or organisation as they can be adapted in different ways and used on promotional material and more for years to come. As I design them digitally as vectors, once the initial eye-catching design is created it can be updated with more relevant details if and when required. The individual details in the map can also be taken out and used for other purposes (say, if I highlight a particular building or historic moment, it can then be used for letterheads, online, as cards and more). One example of this is the multiple ways in which I’ve repurposed this map design of Clevedon in North Somerset, England. The original map was commissioned by Discover Clevedon to be placed on boards throughout the town to inform locals and tourists of shopping areas, tourist attractions and other key amenities in a visually appealing way. It also sought to link the different areas of the town together. The maps were initially included on thousands of Discover Clevedon leaflets (which I also designed) that were distributed across the region, on map boards that were installed throughout the town and on informational boards that I also designed (featuring details of town’s history, geology and more) which are also in prominent places throughout the area. Since that first design was created, I've adapted it for Clevedon Literary Festival and Clevedon Library. Clevedon Town Football Club also asked me to rework the map for an information board (which I also designed) that now takes pride of place outside the Seasiders' Everyone Active Stadium next to its new Heritage street art mural. I've adapted the map to highlight several walking routes in Clevedon. The Clevedon Walks page on the Discover Clevedon website, where they feature, is its most popular: I have also updated the map for a brochure to promote “The Hamptons” apartment development in the town. For this job, I was also commissioned to add in other relevant locations, including a bespoke illustration of the beautiful, historic building itself. See how my design blended seamlessly into the rest of the brochure here (on page 13): As I explain in further detail on my custom map-making services page, my informative and fun maps can be created to cover a wide variety of places and events — from a personal gift or memento of a special occasion or moment to explaining places like heritage sites and museums, nature reserves, a directory of shops and restaurants, a navigational tool for university students on campuses, an educational tool for children, explaining retail parks, detailing music and sport festivals, family trails, walking routes and much more.
The maps can be as minimalist or as detailed as you like. Want to include some quirky details? Or do you just need them as a black and white map outline to form part of a book? No problem! And because I design them as vectors, they can be scaled up to billboard-size with no loss of quality. I can also adapt them to look great on social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok), for use on websites or as physical boards, in leaflets and brochures or books. Do you need a map illustrator for your project? Get in touch here.
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Learn Spanish words with this fruit and vegetables game. Designed for a class of primary school children aged 5 and 6. The brief was to create a fun and engaging game to help teach some basic Spanish words based on the term's theme of healthy eating. Children of this age are starting to read so producing something legible, using clear typography and sensible size text, would encourage the children to read both Spanish and English words confidently. The games followed a standard pack of cards style, consisting of 13 different types of fruit and vegetables repeated 4 times to give a pack of 52 cards. There were two possible games to play -- 'Snap' (sharing the cards between players and taking it in turns to put a card down, when the same card is placed the child can put there hand down on the pile while shouting 'SNAP' the winner has all the cards at the end); and 'Match the Card' by laying them face down on a flat surface and trying to locate pairs, the winner has the most pairs. I was lucky enough to attend the class when they had this lesson and the children engaged with the game as well as learning the words in a different language, so much so that it naturally developed into naming the colours on the cards in Spanish and English too.
The drawings of the fruits and vegetables are vectors which meant they could be transposed into the next games of cutting out and matching the names to the fruits or vegetables. The versatility of my illustrations means one project lead to many other possibilities. The flowers and foliage are made from watercolour drawings to provide interest and further exploration of the cards.
I seamlessly combined my vector illustrations, bespoke map design and graphic design skills to create informative A0-sized boards for Clevedon Town Football Club, who currently play in the Toolstation Western League Premier Division.
The boards are now proudly displayed on the wall at the Seasiders' Everyone Active Stadium (previously called the Hand Stadium) in Davis Lane, Clevedon, North Somerset. Do you want to display your football or sports club's history in an interesting, educational and stylish way? Get in touch to discuss via emilycharlottemoran@outlook.com Download, print, cut out and play or colour in!Christmas Snaps Game! Check out my 13 Christmas illustrations available as a downloadable game and colouring in. Print off, cut out and play... or print off and colour in... https://www.etsy.com/.../christmas-game-for-kids-download... This has been an absolute winner with my 5 year old daughter and a lovely way to spend quality time together when it gets dark so early. Instructions!For personal use only.
These Christmas snaps are perfect for entertaining little ones after school and spending a little quality fun time together. These are tried and tested on my 5 year old and make for a really nice activity that can get quite competitive. Instructions on how to make the pack of cards and play the games are listed below. This downloadable game and colouring activity is just a download, so no physical item will be sent to you. It is not for commercial use and the copyright remains with Somerset illustrator Emily Charlotte Moran after download, How to create your pack of cards. Download the pdfs, print the 4 pages of illustrations 4 times and cut out each card, this will give you 13 matching sets of 4 (52 cards in total). Use a nice thick card. How to play Christmas Snap.
How to play Christmas Match the Pairs.
The Clevedon Christmas Lights Switch-On 2023 hasn't taken place yet and there weren't many suitable photographs from a similar previous event. So, when I was commissioned to come up with a promotional poster for the start of the North Somerset town's Christmas festivities, I used my creative skills and imagination to bring the brief to life.
As I'm a combined graphic designer-illustrator, I illustrated how the event could appear and then professionally laid it out. See the photos of the finished design below. Want to commission a promotional poster for your event? Contact me on emilycharlottemoran@outlook.com and sign up to my email newsletter here. I also sell various Clevedon designs as calendars, cards, prints, posters, jigsaw puzzles, tea towels and more on my Etsy shop here. Say goodbye to lengthy email chains, multiple discussions and possible confusion when working with a separate graphic designer and illustrator on a project.
Instead, hire a combined graphic designer-illustrator (hello! that’s me, Emily Charlotte Moran!). Employing only one creative instead of two will save you money and ensure a consistent style across your project. I’ll also ensure every element of your project (from illustrations to page layouts) will harmonize seamlessly. You’ll also only have to communicate with one person, meaning that if you want to go in another direction, it’s much more easier to adapt. If you're interested in harnessing the benefits of my designer-illustrator services for your business, please get in touch on emilycharlottemoran@outlook.com I'm releasing my very first digital download just in time for the summer holidays. It's a series of three outlines of some of my artwork of Clevedon in north Somerset. It's a great children's activity, and comes recommended by my 5-year-old daughter who tested them out for me, and loved colouring them in. Clevedon Pier, Clevedon's Curzon Cinema, Clevedon town centre and the beautiful Dial Hill are all featured. Buy the product here from my Etsy shop for £2.39, download the PDFs when it tells you to and then print them off on your own printer. I also create other activity sheets for children. Want one for your own school, group or business? Email me on emilycharlottemoran@outlook.com for a chat. I was commissioned to come up with, design and create a local nature trail and educational activity sheet for children to use in Clevedon, North Somerset. See the finished "Village Nature Trail" for Discover Clevedon below. And get in touch if you'd like to talk about one for your own town, school or group!
Illustration has a great impact on your promotional material, like this poster I was commissioned to create for the Dig For Victory Show 2023 which takes place this June at the North Somerset Showground in Wraxall. I also created the festival site map for the event, see below.
Looking for a promotional poster for your event or business? Need a site map for your festival or show? Get in touch on emilycharlottemoran (@) outlook.com The iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley is returning to the Bristol Channel in 2023, and will be taking passengers on trips from the beautiful Clevedon Pier.
To mark the PS Waverley's return, I've created a special souvenir print and card! The print can be personalised with any message you want. Buy the card on my Etsy shop here and the mounted print here. Visit the Waverley's website here, with all the timetables of its trips elsewhere, on the Glasgow and Clyde coast, Oban and the Inner Hebrides and Liverpool and Llandudno. There's also the Bristol Channel sailings timetable. Visit my Etsy shop for personalized gift ideas for dad to celebrate Father's Day 2023. In the United Kingdom it's on Sunday, June 23, 2023.
I'm currently illustrating a beautiful Airbnb rental property in Birac-sur-Trec in the Lot-et-Garonne area of southwest France.
I've created a watercolour (below) of the charming, rustic gite and I'm also working on a digital illustration that can be used in the owner's marketing to make the property really stand out on the rentals website. I'll upload that image here once it's complete. Visit the property on the Airbnb website here and message me via the contact page if you're interested in commissioning your own illustration for your business.
This is the property on Airbnb:
And here are a few things to do in and around Birac-sur-Trec, Marmande, Duras, Eymet and beyond if you choose to stay there!
Explore the historic old town of Marmande and its winding medieval streets and walk through the beautiful Jardin de la Filhole park. Day trip to Bordeaux, which is only about an hour away by car or train. Visit the Château de Duras, a stunning 12th-century castle located about 30 minutes away. Take a scenic drive through the Côtes de Duras wine region and stop at some of the local vineyards. Go on a hot air balloon ride over the beautiful countryside surrounding Marmande. To mark the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, I've designed a commemorative print (above) and card (below) featuring the monarch and Queen Camilla on Clevedon Pier in north Somerset, England.
The souvenir royal print and card of King Charles coronation celebrations on Clevedon Pier are available to buy from my Etsy shop. Visit the print listing here, and the card listing here. This is the latest Discover Clevedon tourism leaflet I have illustrated and designed for summer 2023, which you can now pick up locally, including at the Clevedon Pier tollhouse. I'm also going to be releasing a new limited edition card and print of Clevedon Pier to mark the upcoming coronation on May 6 of King Charles III. See the work in progress below.
Live in the BS21 postcode area? I’m offering guaranteed same-day or next-day delivery for all orders from my Etsy shop that are placed before 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
So there’s no need to worry about your online gifts not arriving in time for Christmas. Click through to the shop here. I’ve got a wide selection of prints, posters, calendars, cards, jigsaw puzzles, coasters, aprons, tea towels and more - all featuring designs illustrated by myself! They include illustrations of Clevedon, Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Portishead, Somerton, Wells, Glastonbury, etc.. |
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