Modern Map Art is a company that was started in 2016 after its founder, Jennifer, returned from honeymoon having travelled the world and gaining an appreciation for different cities she had visited.
Modern Map Art offers, among other things, customisable star maps. And this is what I received for review. The Custom Star Map from Modern Map Art is a way of commemorating or capturing the night sky from a moment in time. Whether it is a wedding, a birth, a special place from a honeymoon, whatever the occasion, a custom star map can show you the night sky from that exact location and time.
I chose an 8×10 poster as we don’t have a lot of space in our current home as many of you know. We are living in a small two-bedroom holiday home while we save for our ideal home in the sun. So, a larger poster wasn’t really going to fit anywhere. I also went for a small print so that it can be part of a family photograph wall in our new home, hopefully sometime next year.
Eventually, I chose a white/grey colour scheme as I like fresh, modern interiors and decorations and know quite a lot of our framed family photos (currently in storage) are in white or grey frames. I chose to commemorate the night sky on the night BattleDad and I got married as we had some pictures taken outside while lighting lanterns to celebrate it being Buddha’s day as well (although I would rethink the lanterns now having become better educated about the dangers of them). Having made my final choice and passing it onto Modern Art Map, I sat back and waited for my print to arrive.
There was just one thing about my print that left me feeling slightly disappointed. The star map looks nice from afar but up close it almost looks blurry. I’m not sure if this is the way it’s meant to look as it’s the night sky, so we see the stars as small dots and up close they might look blurry. It could be the colour scheme or the size I chose, but it looks a bit messy if I’m honest. BattleDad did pass comment about the print quality of the map too.
Other than this, I think the Custom Star Map from Modern Map Art is a lovely idea and would make a lovely gift for a loved one or for a couple to commemorate a special date such as a wedding or birth of a child.
What I loved about the Custom Star Map from Modern Map Art
Great range of options to make it truly personal.
Five different sizes to chose from and 3 different print options.
Six colour scheme combinations with six different font options for both the Title and Message.
Over 500 cities currently available. If your chosen one is not available, Modern Map Art will work with you on the city you want.
A lovely customisable gift starting from just $29.99.
What I didn’t like about the Custom Star Map from Modern Map Art
Print quality of the star map appears a bit blurry on mine, particularly when viewed up close.
The Custom Star Map from Modern Map Art is a lovely idea for a gift to encapsulate the night sky from a special moment in time. I haven’t come across a gift such as this, which means it is truly unique. The fact you can personalise the map with a range of options means the map you create will be special. And I think a recipient of one would be delighted to receive one.
Ben - December 8, 2019 @ 19:04
INCREDIBLE!!! Modern Map Art came quickly and all requested changes were made in a timely manner. The product is exactly as shown in the pre-shipment image and I cannot WAIT to give this to my girlfriend for our anniversary. Thank you!!!
Julie - December 10, 2019 @ 12:09
The map and print itself is beautiful! It was wrapped beautifully to stay safe during shipping. The only disappointing part was when my husband opened it, there were fingerprints all over the glass. Would suggest a white glove installation and packing. Modern Map Art is very good guys!
The map and print itself is beautiful! It was wrapped beautifully to stay safe during shipping. The only disappointing part was when my husband opened it, there were fingerprints all over the glass. Would suggest a white glove installation and packin
Alexis - December 13, 2019 @ 18:54
My purchase was a bit of a rollar coaster ride. We received our map and it was printed wrong. We contacted them & they immediately send us a new one. The second one was also printed wrong. Once we got the third map, the print was perfect! I’ve never seen a company go above and beyond like they did by sending one until it was correct! We love our map & it will continue to be filled by family adventures! Thanks Modern Map Art! 💛
My purchase was a bit of a rollar coaster ride. We received our map and it was printed wrong. We contacted them & they immediately send us a new one. The second one was also printed wrong. Once we got the third map, the print was perfect! I’ve
Sarah - December 18, 2019 @ 16:41
The modern map was the perfect gift to give my husband for our anniversary. The text and star map cameout perfect. He was over the moon about it and wouldn’t stop talking about it. It’s currently hanging in our dining room and it’s the perfect discussion piece with our friends when they visit. I would highly recommend this item!
The modern map was the perfect gift to give my husband for our anniversary. The text and star map cameout perfect. He was over the moon about it and wouldn’t stop talking about it. It’s currently hanging in our dining room and it’s the perfect
Heidi - December 19, 2019 @ 22:21
I made a map of our wedding day stars for my husband for our first (paper) anniversary. It was so fun to customize my order and try different fonts etc! I even had friends look at it before I ordered and they agreed that these are awesome gifts!! Super easy to order & it got here fast! He LOVED the surprise and it will hang over our bed! Modern Map Art is very cool!
I made a map of our wedding day stars for my husband for our first (paper) anniversary. It was so fun to customize my order and try different fonts etc! I even had friends look at it before I ordered and they agreed that these are awesome gifts!! Sup