Two Colour Liverpool City Map Illustration

Discovering Liverpool Through My Eyes

The challenge when mapping a much loved place, is that there can often be too much to say. Especially when it’s a place with legendary status like Liverpool. And when faced with an over abundance of choice, sometimes the only thing to do is… edit.

So, when I embarked on this self-initiated Liverpool city map instead of attempting to encapsulate everything about my fave city, I've created a map that highlights my own favourite spots… the places I visit time and time again. With just enough of the famous bits to make it unmistakably Liverpool.

The Art of Editing: Less is More

It seemed fitting to mirror this economy in my visual approach. So I choose to work in a bold, minimal style and make it a two colour Liverpool city map illustration. Using red (of course) and its complementary friend, Liver-Bird green. A two colour palette might sound restrictive, but mixing them can reveal a whole spectrum of subtle shades in between. Less can be more!

Strategic Simplicity for Impactful Branding

Because of their simplicity, two colour illustrations can be a great strategic choice for projects requiring a quick turnaround. Pre-selecting and limiting the colours speeds up the design process, allowing for quicker completion of projects with tight deadlines.

And by focusing on key elements and removing complexity, a minimal style illustration effectively communicates the necessary information without compromising visually.

The other advantage to a minimalist design approach can be enhanced readability. The pared down style and striking contrast allowing key information to stand out clearly and effectively.  With function and style in balance.

Two Colour Illustration, a Vintage Touch

And last but not least!- two colour work evokes a classic, vintage aesthetic. It nostalgically reminds audiences of old printing methods and vintage packaging, connecting us emotionally with associations of time and place; important to me for this personal exploration.

Let's Create Together

In my work, including this Liverpool city map illustration, I strive to craft illustrations that are more than just visually appealing; they are narratives that convey information and communicate persuasively. If this map resonates with you, please take a look at more of my work, or drop me a line to discuss your project!