Behind the Scenes - Mike Bell Maps

Tube Map Art - Harry Beck's Design Logic Applied to Music Discographies and Film Plots Tube map art has meant one thing for most of the past century: a reproduction...

Hand-Researched Discography Tube Maps and Film Plot Prints, Unique Gifts for Music Fans and Film Collectors From £36 Finding a gift for a serious music fan or film collector is...

After years of researching discography maps, the printer relationship matters as much as the design. Here's why Printumo is now the print partner behind mikebellmaps.com.

Designing for old age and being relevant I read a piece in the Guardian this week about positive attitudes to ageing, citing a Yale study by Prof Becca Levy and...

I work from my studio in East Sussex, where I constantly research and create Music Maps and Plotline Maps that represent the musical journeys of bands and solo artists, film...

A genuinely thoughtful gift isn't about price tags or whatever's trending this month. It's about noticing someone properly and choosing something that lasts. Again and again, research and common sense...

Why are art prints one of the most thoughtful gifts for music fans? When you are searching for a gift for music fans, it is easy to fall back on...

Designing Tube Map Art Prints for Music Fans I started on this art prints for music fans project in the middle of the Covid lockdown, mapping one band at a...

Published: 27 August 2025 TL;DR: Royal Mail has temporarily paused parcel acceptance to the USA while it transitions to new US customs rules. To keep things smooth, I'm producing Mike...

Looking for a unique gift or art print that won't hit you with unexpected fees or long delays? You're in the right place. All my orders are printed locally, whether...

Art Connecting People I've always believed that art isn't just something to hang on a wall, it's a way to connect people. It cuts through the noise. Whether it's a...

Gift Ideas - Art Prints for Music and Film Fans If you're looking for a gift that isn't generic or mass-produced, my collection of hand-designed art prints offers something more...

Hi, my name is Mike Bell, and I'm the creator behind these transit map reinventions across MikeBellMaps - the clue's in the name ;). I'm a show and event designer...

Why Map Software Can't Replace a Creative Mind People often ask me, "Is there a bit of software that automatically creates these maps?" If I had a pound for every...

Studio Albums and Music Map Connections Music history is full of twists and turns, band members come and go, collaborations shape new sounds, and legendary albums define eras. But how...

Top Drawer Spring Show 2025 Looking back at my three days at the Top Drawer Spring Show 2025, I can confidently say it was one of my most rewarding creative...