the feelings of places

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Black and white logo featuring a bird silhouette above a triangle with the text 'API' inside, and the phrase 'Cartography by Aaron Innes' below.
Hand drawing with a marker on paper, with the words 'hand drawn' written on the paper.

Keeping the magic of map-making alive in NZ

I’m a full blown map and geography nerd, but I don’t want science to get in the way of mapping the way places feel. That’s the job of art. This science - art balance is what makes BB Maps so magical. - API

Graphic design with text and symbols stating 'No A.I.', 'Made by human', 'API', 'hand crafted', 'Heart + Soul', and a smiley face with hearts.

BB Maps cartographer API speaks about the art of map-making 🍿 :

The word 'LISTEN!' in white capital letters with an exclamation mark, angled on a black background.
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 A new A2 map series by BB Maps NZ

• Hand-drawn cartography and typography by API in Northland
• Beautifully printed and framed in Ponsonby Auckland
• Glicee print process on matt art paper makes for a premium art print
• You choose, have your print delivered framed or unframed
• 3 frame colour options with quality glass, look and feel
• A2 dimensions - 420mm x 594mm
• Great gift for your home, yourself or even someone else!

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the feelings of places

Cartography (from Latin, carta/carte = map, Greek, graphien = to draw)
cartography literally means the writing or drawing of maps

Map of the coastline of the North Island of New Zealand, specifically the Tairāwhiti East Coast region, showing features like Young Nick's Head, Cook's Fish, and the Cape East. The map highlights the geographical area of Tairāwhiti with text and illu
Colorful map of Parua Bay and Whangarei, New Zealand, showing beaches, bays, parks, landmarks, and routes along the coast with illustrations of birds, fish, boats, and environmental features.
Black background with white text that says 'BB SERIES' and a white starburst logo with 'BB' inside.
A logo for the APi Cartographer Series featuring a silhouette of a bird flying over a red triangle with the text "APi" and "Cartographer Series" beneath it. There is also a black starburst with the initials "BB" in it.

BB Maps Cartographer Series - classic customisable A1 wall maps that celebrate your favourite places across Aotearoa New Zealand. Customise your map by getting your favourite places highlighted and special meaningful graphics created to celebrate and showcase your special connections to these locations.

Featuring customisable hand-crafted map and hand-crafted wall hanger frame.

1of 1, made for you, like how things used to be. Available by special order.
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BB Journey to Aotea map chart painting by API - NFS
BB Map of Parua Bay and Whangarei Heads - Wall Hanger
BB Map of Aotea, the greatest barrier island, Great Barrier Island
Blue and white map design featuring a large fish illustration labeled 'Hāpu ku', with a shield emblem reading 'Genuine 101 of 1 Custom Map', and smaller hand illustrations labeled 'Hand Crafted' and '1 of 1' on a light blue background.
BB Map of the beautiful Mahia Peninsula - Wall Hanger
Text reads 'REFORPLENATION' in pink uppercase letters on a white background.
Black background with a white eight-pointed star logo containing the letter B in the center, followed by the word 'SERIES' in bold white letters.

BB Maps Reorientation Series flips the script on traditional magnetically obsessed cartography and celebrates all the points of the compass! Some of the most fun and unique BB Maps. It’s amazing to look at familiar places in a new light from a different angle. It’s time to join the cartographic revolution. South is the new North.


Coming soon!

Two circular maps labeled "Great Southern Map" and "Map of the East," with compass points and interconnected lines forming a star shape, representing the BB Maps NZ branding.

A2 Map prints available from the online store soon register your interest here

Graphic with a pink starburst and spell out "up is down" and "down is up" in a circular pattern. Contains an eye with a blood donation symbol at the center and two hand illustrations pointing in opposite directions.
Green 20-sided die with the number 55 on its faces.

the feelings of places

I hope you enjoy exploring my maps

Aaron [API] NZ Map Maker

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the feelings of places

Topophilia (from Greek topos = place , philia = love) is the deep emotional connection and love of place that individuals develop with specific geographic locations.