Hello, I’m Laura Barnard, a map illustrator from the UK. I create colourful illustrated maps full of tiny details, quirky buildings and hand-drawn typography.

Hello, I’m Laura Barnard, a map illustrator from the UK. I create colourful illustrated maps full of tiny details, quirky buildings and hand-drawn typography.

Book Maps
My new year’s resolution for 2017 was to read a hundred books that year, and in doing so it occurred to me that I’d virtually travelled to a lot of places whilst reading them. I thought it would be an interesting idea since then to sketch some of these fictional and non-fictional places as a way to try out new ideas for illustrated maps.
Devizes Indie Shops
An illustrated map of my new home town of Devizes for InDevizes, the directory of Independent shops, eateries & drinkeries, artists & artisans.
We Are Waterloo Map
A fold-out map of the Waterloo and Southwark area for We Are Waterloo, featuring some of the assets nearby, particularly highlighting parks in the area from the well-known to small ‘pocket parks’ on streets.
Country Living "Moving To..."
Country Living magazine is a lifestyle magazine focusing on country-inspired interiors, gardening, recipes, crafts and pets. I illustrate a regular "Let's Move To..." column that sets out the benefit of moving to a different part of the UK.
The City Law School
An illustrated map of central London for City University students at The City Law School. The map shows the locations of the three university campuses, a selection of iconic London landmarks and the proximity of many top law firms, law chambers and inns of court to the university.
Wanderlust UK & Ireland Map
A colourful illustrated web-based map of the UK and Ireland with lots of little details.
Peterborough Heritage Festival Map
An illustrated map to guide visitors around the Peterborough Heritage Festival and to show the variety of historical events on offer.
The Independent / Northern Norway Map
An interactive map of northern Norway for The Independent and Visit Norway, featuring tiny Northern Lights, whales and polar bears.
Populous Magazine New York
An illustrated map of New York for Populous, the architecture firm designing some of the most well-known sporting stadiums worldwide. This illustration is the second in a series of showcasing cities and their sporting venues, with an accompanying illustrated map. Issue 17 features various important sporting landmarks of New York and the surrounding area.
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