Our Story
Place Makers is about creating art that reflects the special places where people interact with each other.
My name is Nick Badman, I am a community planner living in Indianapolis. I had the idea to create this site after I realized the demand for the style of illustrations I was making of different neighborhoods, buildings, and towns in Central Indiana. My goal for this shop is to not only create products that the general public would enjoy, but also planner-specific products that reflect the culture of the planning profession and resources to help people learn more about community development.
The illustrations I create are done on iPad with the Procreate app, using Google Earth, streetview, and local government GIS imagery for reference. I use a print-on-demand service, Printful, to print, frame, and ship orders.
What We Do
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In-House Designs
PlaceMakers creates products for sale, either directly through our online store or through local partners. To see locations of partner sellers, check out our Local Availability page.
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Custom Pieces
PlaceMakers is always open to creating commissions for private clients. Whether you want to see your neighborhood in our classic style, or you want an illustration of your home, contact for a quote!
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Commercial Work
I have worked in business-to-business services since PlaceMakers inception. Our Clients include Broad Ripple Magazine, Flanner-Buchanan, and local bars and restaurants.
