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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Drawing from his engineering background, Matt uses his graphic design skills to turn information heavy GIS (geographic information system) files into aesthetically beautiful artwork. His passion for the water extends beyond art into freediving and kayaking, and inspiration for products often comes from 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.