Our Process
At the heart of our map-making process is a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and personalised detail. Every map begins as a concept, inspired by the unique stories and places that our customers hold dear.
Confirming the Location
The first step in creating any map is determining the location, which sets the area, scale, and composition.
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For our range of pre-designed maps, I rely on my expertise and experience to decide these factors.
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For custom maps, simply fill out our Custom Map Request form, letting us know what you’d like to include and why it’s important to you. I'll get in touch to discuss your ideas in more detail, ensuring I have everything I need to develop the first draft of your map.
Creating the Design
I gather information from multiple sources to ensure that the map is both stunning and precise, incorporating accurate topographic and bathymetric data.
Afterward, I process and refine the raw data to prepare it for map design and laser cutting.
Finalising the Details
Once the first draft of your map is created, I’ll review the design to ensure it meets all our design principles and compares well with our other maps.
For custom maps, I’ll reach out to you to share the draft and discuss the design. I’ll make sure to capture all the elements you want, ensuring your map truly reminds you of a special time or place.
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When the design is finalised, I move to manufacturing.
Laser Cutting and Framing
Next, I take the finalised design and laser-cut each layer from 1.5mm Hoop Pine plywood. The land is painted white and engraved with place names and labels, giving the map a simple and beautiful finish. The natural grain to the plywood ensures each map is subtly different.
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After cutting, I methodically assemble the map, gluing each layer and island exactly in place. The map is then placed into a high-quality frame, secured with premium adjustable Fletcher-Terry frame points, and sealed with Kikusui picture framing tape to ensure no dust can enter the frame.
Delivery
I carefully pack and securely package your map in multiple layers of environmentally friendly materials. It's then placed in custom-sized mailing envelopes or boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
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As standard, I use Australia Post to dispatch all our maps.