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Nate Padavick specializes in illustrated maps.

Nate illustrates all kinds of maps, including campus maps for schools and office parks, site maps for hotels and retail businesses, editorial maps for magazines and publishers, neighborhood maps for property developers, promotional maps for businesses, map murals for institutions, and visitor guides for cities, states, and even countries.

Trust for Publiic Land

Map location: USA

Rice University

Map location: Houston, Texas

The Economist

Map location: Toronto, Canada

The Economist

Map location: New York, NY

Five College Consortium

Map location: Central Massachusetts

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Map location: Mecklenburg County, VA

Trust for Public Land

Map location: US National Parks

Northwestern University

Map location: Evanston, IL

Porter Airlines

Map location: North America

Stayclass

Map location: Vermont

Moravian University

Map location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Brigham Young University

Map location: Provo, UT

“It was a pleasure working with Nate on a recent project. He arrived at a perfect solution—an illustrated map that is inspirational, informative, and fun! Additionally, Nate was efficient and easy to work with—qualities I value.”

Sara Brazeal, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Northwestern University

Nine Thousand One

Map location: West Hollywood, CA

Cambridge Crossing

Map location: East Cambridge, MA

“It was such a pleasure working with Nate on our 18-foot-long wall mural! From start to finish, every step of the way was well-organized, well-communicated, and ahead of schedule. He captured exactly what we wanted, and we couldn't be happier with the final design. I highly recommend Nate to anyone!”

Marni Hassan
Kennedy Center, Brigham Young University

Trust for Public Land

Map location: USA

Helen Mar

Map location: Miami Beach, FL

Warby Parker

Map location: Pacific Coast

The Center for the Arts

Map location: Jackson Hole, WY

“The mural that Nate created for our lobby turned out beautifully! It really emphasizes the creativity of our residents and welcomes visitors with an impactful celebration of our space. I would recommend Nate to anyone!”

Oona Doherty
Director, Center for the Arts, Jackson Hole, WY

Amazon Fresh

Map location: UK, Germany, Spain

City of Paso Robles, CA

Map location: Paso Robles, CA

University of the Pacific

Map location: Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Map location: Stockton, CA

City of Englewood, Colorado

Map location: Englewood, CO

Pilot Magazine

Map location: Homer, AK

Commonwealth of Virginia

Map location: Virginia

“Nate did some incredible work as part of our Virginia travel guide team this year. Everyone who has seen his art loves it. Nate really helped us bring some fun ideas to life in such a cool and unique way.”

Ali Zaman, Creative Director
VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS

True South Puzzle Co.

Map location: US Ski Slopes

Kramer Properties

Map location: Reno, NV

Pilot Magazine

Map location: Arkansas

American Ways Magazine

Map locations: Andersonville, IL; Silver Lake, CA; Logan Circle, DC

LINKS Magazine

Map location: Los Angeles, CA

College of Charleston

Map location: Charleston, SC

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative

Map location: Brooklyn, NY

SEEN Magazine

Map location: Detroit, MI

American Way Magazine

Map location: Provincetown, MA

The New York Times

Map location: Greenwich Village and East Village, New York City

How to Plan + Sketch
an Illustrated Map
in 9 Steps

REI

Map location: San Francisco, CA

Sony Pictures

Map location: Los Angeles, CA circa 1960s

“Nate is one of the most organized, responsive, and reliable creatives I’ve ever worked with—a true professional. Developing this map with him and Sony’s VP of International Marketing, Milissa Douponce, was great fun and very collaborative. The true test was when we showed the film’s director, Quentin Tarantino, who loved it. Thank you Nate for your diligence and creativity.”

Pam Rodi, Int’l Creative Consultant
Sony Pictures Entertainment

True South Puzzle Company

Map location: USA

Personal Piece

Map location: Philadelphia, PA

Tufts University

Map location: Somerville, MA

SOFI 64

Map location: Anglet, France

Jetstar Airlines

Map location: Bukit Pasoh, Singapore

The Pioneer

Map location: Everett, MA

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Map location: Route 66, USA

LA Weekly

Map location: Los Angeles, CA

True South Puzzle Company

Map location: Pacific Crest Trail

Ithaca College

Map location: Ithaca, NY

The Wall Street Journal

Map location: Dominica

AmazonFresh

Map location: London, UK

Sketchbook Skool

Map location: San Francisco, CA

Somerville First

Map location: Somerville, MA

Jay Heritage Center

Map location: Rye, NY

“I highly recommend Nate to any organization, particularly nonprofits and educational institutions, that are looking for an experienced and thoughtful designer to create an effective, user-friendly site map with beautiful graphics!”

Suzanne Clary, President 
Jay Heritage Center

Bloomington Travel & Tourism

Map location: Bloomington, MN

Spritz3000

Map location: Catskill, NY

University of Denver

Map location: Denver, CO

Visit Seattle

Map location: Seattle, WA

“Even though we had a tight deadline, Nate responded quickly and provided a suite of illustrations…ahead of schedule! He understood what we needed, provided a sample illustration, and followed through perfectly. I highly recommend Nate to any art director.”

Eileen Bellamy, Art Director
Williams College

True South Puzzle Co.

Map location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Brown Harris Stevens

Map location: New York, NY

Gary Hennes Realtors

Map location: Miami Beach, FL

Yankee Magazine

Map location: New England, USA

Stanford University Press

Map location: Gay USA

Triangle Life

Map location: Durham, NC

Tufts University

Map location: Medford, MA

Charleston Inside Out

Map location: Charleston, SC

Tufts University

Map location: Medford, MA

The Melrose Collection

Map location: Los Angeles, CA

Imbibe Magazine

Map location: Scotland, UK

Secret Bay Resort

Map location: Dominica

LINKS Magazine

Map location: Houston, TX

DivcoWest

Map location: Menlo Park, CA

The Historic Trust

Map location: Vancouver, WA

The Wall Street Journal

Map location: Southwest USA

“Nate was such a pleasure to work with! He took our concept and created exactly what we were looking for with a quick turnaround time. I highly recommend Nate and would definitely hire him again!”

Raquel Figueroa, Graphic Designer
American Way Magazine

Emory University

Map location: Atlanta, GA

They Draw & Travel

Map location: San Francisco, CA

HAMAQOM | The Place

Map location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Russian River Chamber of Commerce

Map location: Sonoma County, CA

Rasputitsa Spring Classic

Map location: Burke, VT

Campus Center

Map location: Milpitas, CA

LA Weekly

Map location: Los Angeles, CA

Visit Baltimore

Map location: Downtown Baltimore, MD

Heirloom Flats

Map location: Bloomfield, CT

The Salt Lick BBQ

Map location: Austin, TX

Amanda + Sam

Map location: Boston, MA

True South Puzzle Company

Map location: Continental Divide Trail

Compass

Map location: Newton and Brookline, MA

AirBnB Cabin Rental

Map location: Big Sur, CA

The Daily Telegraph and Brand USA

Map location: USA

“I’ve worked with Nate on many illustrations over the past 5 years. He has always been very responsive and able to deliver exactly what I need ahead of schedule. His style is a fresh addition to our pages.”

Forest Evashevski, Art Director
The Wall Street Journal
New York, NY
 

The Daily Telegraph

Map location: Canada

Isle of Palms Fire Dept.

Map location: Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Outside Magazine

Map location: Baja California

The Cobble House

Map location: Gaysville, VT

City of Bloomington/Mall of America

Map location: Bloomington, MN

Bennington College

Map location: SW Vermont

Danube River Cruise

Map Location: Europe

Trust for Public Land

Map Location: USA

Zoo City Farm & Food Network

Map location: Kalamazoo, MI

St. Charles Business Alliance

Map location: St. Charles, IL

Hannaford Supermarkets

Map location: New England

LINKS Magazine

Map location: Jacksonville, FL

“Nate created a map illustration that will be the focal point of our social media campaign and enjoyed by our residents for years to come. It has been such a pleasure working with him.”

Madeline Hinkfuss
Neighborhood Engagement Program Manager, City of Englewood, CO

LINKS Magazine

Map location: Washington, D.C.

Private Ranch

Map location: Clyde Park, MT

Bristol Motor Speedway

Map location: Bristol, TN

Elegance Hamilton Hill

Map location: Novato, CA

Yankee Magazine

Map location: Berkshire County, MA

Western Michigan University

Map location: Kalamazoo, MI

Dietz & Watson

Map location: Philadelphia, PA

Metro9

Map location: Cambridge, MA

DOW Chemical

Map location: various trade shows

Face Haus

Map location: United States

CHICAGO magazine

Map location: Chicago, Il

“Working with Nate was an absolute pleasure. His creativity, dedication to the project, and ease of communication make Nate one of the best designers I've ever worked with. Nate's maps speak for themselves in quality and are a very effective marketing tool. The fun, whimsy, and joy, evoked from Nate's maps are enhanced even more by all the wonderful reactions and praise we received from our constituents who received them.”

Jaimie Baxter, Chief Operating Officer
HAMAQOM | The Place

My Sketchbook

Map location: Paris, France

Country magazine

Map location: The Great Lakes, USA

Visit Baltimore

Map location: Baltimore, MD

True South Puzzle Company

Map location: Appalachian Trail

Boston Magazine

Map location: Massachusetts

The Daily Telegraph and Brand USA

Map location: Barbados

“Many of my illustrated maps are available as posters and prints. If you see one you like and want to own, follow the link below!”

Nate Padavick, Illustrator
Buy prints on Imagekind
San Francisco, CA

Please visit my About page to learn more about me, see a complete client list, read client testimonials, and view my resume.