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    Map Göteborg, year 2296

    This is the map I made earlier this year for dis/utopian YA novel "Vita Tigern" ('The White Tiger'), by Swedish author Christin Ljungqvist and published by Gilla Böcker.
    The main inspiration was Ludvig Simon's 1888 map of Göteborg.

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    Here is also a GIF of the process

    VT_00_map_process.gif

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    Oh, I love this! Although Göteborg is looking a little bit smaller than I remember...

    I really like how you've preserved the colour and lightness of the 1888 map, but with a much more "story-book" feel. Is the GIF accurate - did you work in black and white up until the end of the process?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mewo2 View Post
    Oh, I love this! Although Göteborg is looking a little bit smaller than I remember...
    You are correct, it's much smaller than it actually is. According to the book, nature has reclaimed much of the city, which is now fenced.


    Is the GIF accurate - did you work in black and white up until the end of the process?
    Yes, the client actually commissioned a black&white piece. I added colour afterwards for my portfolio.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mewo2 View Post
    Oh, I love this! Although Göteborg is looking a little bit smaller than I remember...
    It's been a long time since I visited the city but it's also smaller than I remember too! This is a very cool map though.

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    can't rep you now, but I'll come back later ! It's a really nice map with really beautiful symbols !

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    I am no surprised... but that is just because i already looked through your potfolio like 50 times . I love your work. This map is also great.
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    I can't rep you again, but this is great, Onez. Another proof (if needed) of your talent.

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    Feels like it has a real connection in our world i like that concept

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    Very nice map! I like the choice of colours. They combine with the overall aesthetics to communicate a balance of economy, clarity and beauty in he design and print, which - though I haven't read the book - seems to fit the theme particularly well. Being from Gothenburg myself, I enjoyed perusing the map, finding familiar landmarks and streets among the new. I like to see that the University hall is still there, as well as the Trädgårdsföreningen ("The garden society"), and replacing Nordstan with a park gets me undivided approval!

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    Quote Originally Posted by skymandr View Post
    Very nice map! I like the choice of colours. They combine with the overall aesthetics to communicate a balance of economy, clarity and beauty in he design and print, which - though I haven't read the book - seems to fit the theme particularly well. Being from Gothenburg myself, I enjoyed perusing the map, finding familiar landmarks and streets among the new. I like to see that the University hall is still there, as well as the Trädgårdsföreningen ("The garden society"), and replacing Nordstan with a park gets me undivided approval!
    Thank you skymandr! I'm glad you like it!

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