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[DaveB]

I second what Hans said. It's been interesting to follow your Stavanger project in its various forms. Sounds like you're looking forward to getting out and exploring again. Best wishes and happy travelling!

[kevinpaulscarrott]

…thank you very much to Hans and Dave for their wonderful send-off.

As promised some days ago, fresh from today’s installation at the Harbour Master’s Building, here are a few photographs of the information gateway for the Norwegian coastline for incoming passengers aboard cruise liners on North cape voyages.

Technical details for the signage:
- 1.8 mm Aluminium back plate
- 7 year laminated foil, 2 880 dpi
- PDF Press Quality FOGRA27, 1 450 x 1 550 mm, CMYK
- Laminate scratch resistant easy maintenance surface

The whole project went quite well considering the diminutive time schedule and extremely tight security at the Cruise Defence Embattlement!

A pleasant weekend to one and all,
Kevin-Paul

- Harbour Master’s Building, location in Vågen harbour



- Strandkaien Quay, Main Passenger Terminal



- Signage, opposite passenger gangway



- Angle view



- Location, with GPS coordinates and QR code

[kevinpaulscarrott]

...just a quick up-date and a final few words before I dust-off the hiking boots and provision the rucksack.

One of my proudest moments recently with the launch of the Stavanger City Map Guide in the heart of downtown Stavanger, major thoroughfare between Valberg Tower and Stavanger Cathedral. Personally for me a magical moment after 10 years hard slog and still finding it hard to believe being handed this prime advertising location for my artwork. Indeed an honour for an outsider like myself.

Also very proud to announce an official good quality print poster for sale in the Stavanger Tourist Information Office.
Eventually there will be a commercial web page for the map. I’ll try my best to get a few free copies for some CartoTalk followers.
Humorous comments on the wine bottle are very welcome!

That’s about it, keeping it nice and short & sweet.

Hope you’ll enjoy the following final images from the Stavanger project 2012,
...and that this thread may also help to motivate and inspire others in this amazing and honorable profession.

Best wishes to one and all,
Kevin-Paul
Stavanger Guide Maps Norway

Kirkegata in the heart of downtown Stavanger, 1000’s pass by this spot daily



Kirkegata. One of the most popular walking streets downtown Stavanger.



Kirkegata. Stavanger Cathedral just visible through the pillars (right-hand side)



Kirkegata and Østervåg Walking Streets. Strategic placement. Day and Nighttime views



Poster 800 x 800 mm FineArt print (image from original layout)



Poster 800 x 800 mm FineArt print (photograph of full size)

[Ted Florence]

Great work, Kevin. You should indeed be proud.
We are very pleased have been a small part of the final product, via our PDF Maps app etc.
Now the big question.....how can we get one of those fine art posters showing the iPhone and QR code etc for proud display in our offices in Toronto?
Cheers and happy hiking
Ted

[kevinpaulscarrott]

...back again after surviving precarious asphalt jungles around the world.

Quick update for those of you still interested in this feed.

...the project started a few years back in a small fishing village community in Norway and ends up on the pages of a French text book, anno 2013. It warms the cockles of my heart!

Due for release into; France, DOM-TOM schooling system this year.

For those of you still contemplating an artistic career in cartography, the time is ripe and allures the individual.

As always a fine warm hearty greeting to one and all!

Kevin-Paul

Information about the book:

CNDP (French Ministry of National Education publisher)

Title: Etude de Cas Géographie Seconde

Collection : « Pratiques à Partager »

 

Chapter: Energy in Norway (Transport Map Stavanger, PDF version here)

Run: 3000

For: Geography teachers

Territories: France, DOM-TOM

Release date: first semester 2013

 

Examples:

 

 

 

[kevinpaulscarrott]

Latest update for Stavanger Norway:

...here’s an image of what Stavanger International Airport is planning to develop for the Arrivals Hall, with free access to paper maps, free use of Airport iPads, along with the comprehensive map display wall with QR Codes for the free Stavanger City Map.

The story continues...

As always best wishes to creative souls around the globe,
Kevin-Paul

 

[david17tym]

Hi Kevin-Paul,

Might be worth a visit to Stavanger, just to help myself to an iPad...

[Ted Florence]

This is really great, Kevin.

I can't really tell from the angle of the photos, but are the QR codes and the reference to the mobile use and PDF Maps including in the airport display?

This idea of offering digital maps for direct download at airports is something we have been pushing for a while and it is nice to see Stavanger jumping aboard.

Cheers

Ted

[kevinpaulscarrott]

Hi Kevin-Paul,

Might be worth a visit to Stavanger, just to help myself to an iPad...

Hi David...yes, certainly worth a try...they have 3 fixed iPads available...although on my last visit passing through to London, only 2!

[kevinpaulscarrott]

This is really great, Kevin.

I can't really tell from the angle of the photos, but are the QR codes and the reference to the mobile use and PDF Maps including in the airport display?

This idea of offering digital maps for direct download at airports is something we have been pushing for a while and it is nice to see Stavanger jumping aboard.

Cheers

Ted

 

Hello Ted and thanks for passing through & follow-up again. YES QR Codes are standard on all official publications now.

This year on printed maps alone, QR Codes on 1 000 000 copies, please see the Wikimedia release here: QR Code Stavanger

 

Have a great week!

 

Best wishes,

Kevin-Paul

 

[Ted Florence]

Excellent Kevin.

A great initiative by you and the Stavanger administration. The rest of the world should take notice.

Regards

Ted

[kevinpaulscarrott]

...just a quick update with the brand new Concert Hall Cruise Ship Quay "signage" for THE PORT of STAVANGER Authority.

Format: 2 000 x 2 000 mm

 

QR Code for Stavanger City Map Guide included.

THE PORT of STAVANGER Authority love the total presentation on this. It's the cruise visitors first confrontation with Stavanger Norway before taking a leisurely stroll into the city centre...hopefully "WITH" the map on a device...


As always, best wishes to one and all,
Kevin-Paul