We print pocket-sized maps that easily fold up & fit into your pocket.
At PocketMaps, we revolutionize travel and navigation with our innovative, pocket-sized maps. Our journey began with a simple realization during an unplanned trip to Sweden. Our co-founder, Mark, encountered a challenge many travelers face - navigating a new city without internet access. This experience highlighted the need for a reliable, tangible resource for explorers.
Our solution? The Grab'n'Go Guide. First introduced in Savannah, Georgia, by Mark and co-founder Michael Todd, these guides aren't just informative; they're designed for convenience. Their unique feature? They fold perfectly to fit in your pocket.
The Grab'n'Go Guide quickly became a favorite for local businesses and hotels, sparking a demand for customized pocket-sized maps. Since our official launch in 2011, PocketMaps has been at the forefront of producing affordable, high-quality, pocket-sized print maps. With production facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, we ensure rapid production and adherence to the tightest deadlines. Our global shipping capabilities mean that no matter where you are, PocketMaps are within your reach.
We've created hundreds of millions of PocketMaps, serving clients across North America, Europe, Australia, and Africa. Our orders vary, catering to needs ranging from a cozy batch of 500 maps to staggering orders exceeding 1 million.
Customization is at the heart of what we do. Every map we print is 100% tailor-made, ensuring your story is told, your message spreads, and you connect with your audience meaningfully. Our commitment to the environment is unwavering; we use FSC-certified papers and vegetable-based inks. Plus, we plant a tree for every order placed, ensuring our footprint is as green as our maps.
PocketMaps isn't just about maps; it's about delivering an unforgettable experience that your users can carry in their pockets.
Let us join your journey in creating lasting impressions and meaningful connections.
Mark
Managing Member & Co-Founder
With a previous career in surveillance, Mark is a master at finding out what makes other people tick. And that training has served him well as an entrepreneur. Mark has an innate understanding of what people want with lightning-fast insights and keen observation skills. And at the same time, his talent for seeking out brilliant design has led him to travel the world, restore historic buildings, and for the past decade, focus on making the world a more discoverable place with, PocketMaps. - Arlene Distel
Michael
Design Co-Founder & Creative Technologist
Starting out in architecture and graduating with a BFA in Visual Communication from SCAD, Savannah, Michael has always been passionate about creativity. His journey into UX design and coding has allowed him to merge his design sensibilities with technical skills, leading to the unique role of a “creative technologist.” Michael thrives on tackling challenges head-on and seamlessly blends UX design with web and software development. His diverse skill set and innovative mindset enable him to navigate and excel in this cross-disciplinary space. Michael is vegan, neurodivergent, a plant dad, and loves the mountains.
Dan
Designer
An Atlanta based human, Dan shuffled around design for years before using his meanderings to find a career for himself. A fond friend of textures, type, and details, you'll find him nose deep in pixels most days. Hearty conversation and an above-par handshake are yours for the low price of a good hello. Dan specializes in gig posters, packaging, swag, application design, as well as brand and campaign development. He supports PocketMaps in all things visual branding but is available for any non-PocketMaps projects you have. Feel free to contact him directly through his website.