Adobe Illustrator & Photography, 2023
initial sketch
google maps overview
reviewing and categorizing coordinates
Rather than typical Victorian architecture found in many San Francisco houses, I wanted to explore more of the suburban architecture that the city has to offer. For this project, I headed to the post-war suburbia of the Sunset District located next to Ocean Beach. I collected coordinates around the district, and photographed different architectural styles based on SF’s Planning Department Historical Context Statement. After plotting points on Google Maps, I took it to Illustrator to design a 1950s inspired map with fun colors, and nostalgic fonts. I also created cartoon graphics for a “scavenger hunt" as if someone where to take this map and do a walking tour of the district. Because there are so many architectural styles, I wanted to reflect that eclectic quality in the different fonts, while the illustrations and other main typography would anchor the overall vintage aesthetic.