Making a map for a business card

[Angela]

I know how to make a map but is there somewhere that I can go and get it off of the internet without having to redesign one? There has got to be an easier way then me redesigning one. If there is not, at least I will not feel so stupid. And if there is not, there should be, that's all I'm say'n.

Sincerely,
Lost

 

[CanuckSigns]

That should take no more than 10 minutes to do, tops

Also, no one uses maps on business cards anymore, everyone either has a GPS, or uses Google Maps on their phone.

 

[J Hill Designs]

freetinymapsforbusinesscards.com

 

[HDvinyl]

http://www.openstreetmap.org

 

[Angela]

That should take no more than 10 minutes to do, tops

Sadly not all of us are PHD's. Mine never come out as nice is my problem.

 

[J Hill Designs]

Sadly not all of us are PHD's. Mine never come out as nice is my problem.

good time to practice then

 

[Angela]

freetinymapsforbusinesscards.com

Ya know there are more stupid ideas out there that have made people millions $$$$ I think you could be onto something HUGE!

 

[Angela]

good time to practice then

Your right, as usual. But I don't wanna

 

[Angela]

Is that the map you're trying to re-create?

If you look at it in terms of vector lines and shapes it really is pretty simple. Just draw lines using bezier tool, assign strokes and type in the important street names.

(or use the link that HDVinyl posted and take a screenshot)

Thank you Pat. I am just being lazy. I will do it, I just didn't want to have to. I mean there is something for everything out there, except this. You are always helpful, thank you

 

[Angela]

No problem.

And don't worry, I'm very familiar with being lazy sometimes!

Mr.Pat, just wanted to let you know that it took me about 20 minutes with interruptions but I did get it done. Thanks again and to Jillbeans too. Oh and it doesn't look as crappy as it does in the jpg

 

[phototec]

http://www.openstreetmap.org

Thanks for the link, but how do you use a OSM file?

OSM is the only file format option to EXPORT, and it will not open in Illy or PS!

 

[player]

Does this help?

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Exporting_to_Adobe_Illustrator

 

[AnthonyRalano]

freetinymapsforbusinesscards.com

Thanks for the link. Just finished the back of a business card with a map from this site. This town I live in sure has a lot of winding roads and roundabouts. If you look close, a couple of the major highways almost spell out the word Google. My customers will love this. Great resource.

 

[Marlene]

Also, no one uses maps on business cards anymore, everyone either has a GPS, or uses Google Maps on their phone.

don't assume no one wants a map or that all use a GPS or google maps on their smart phones. If I have card in my hand, I like having all the info right there without having to do anything more on my part to find a place. when you live in a state like mine with no off premise signs and spotty cell service, it comes in real handy