Our Story
Tides Out Maps was born from a love for the ocean. It is our mission to capture the places you love to surf, dive or sail, and turn them into artwork for your home.
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Starting as a passion project in August 2021, Tides Out Maps is a small New Zealand brand who handcraft beautiful wooden depth maps.
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Matt and Kate design, cut and create the maps by hand from their workshop in Ellerslie, Auckland.
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Drawing from his engineering background, Matt uses his graphic design skills to turn information heavy GIS (geographic information system) files into aesthetically beautiful artwork.
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In 2024, Kate came on board. Their passion for the water extends beyond art into freediving, surfing and kayaking, and inspiration for products often comes from their adventures.
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Why the name Tides Out Maps? Imagine if the tides were to recede all the way out.. we'd see the beautiful landscapes that are hidden from sight under the surface of the ocean. It is our mission to bring these landscapes to life.