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This project aims to distil the core principles of concept art field.
◆Zoom and explore the fields.
◆Click nodes to view additional information.
◆Use the search bar in the top-left corner to find specific nodes.
◆Use the filters below to isolate different parts of the map.
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About

The Concept Art Map began as an attempt to understand a field that often feels fragmented across articles, social media posts, portfolios, courses, and word of mouth.It started as a visual overview of the concept art ecosystem, but gradually evolved into something else. Rather than focusing on tools, resources, or career paths, its goal shifted to distilling the underlying principles behind different visual disciplines.What is Environment Design really trying to accomplish? What makes Character Design different from Industrial Design beyond the obvious subject matter? What is the core purpose of a keyframe illustration?The map is encouraging the viewer to look beyond categories and ask:
What do I specifically enjoy about this discipline? What is this artwork trying to achieve? What principles connect seemingly different fields?I also believe the way we learn is shifting toward more interconnected, systematic presentation of information rather than static, isolated pieces of data and this map is my attempt to reflect that.There are further features I'd like to explore in the future, including personalized views, deeper exploring paths, and connecting artists with shared interests.If you have thoughts, questions, or ideas for where the project could go next, I'd love to hear them!© 2026 Laine K.
Concept Art Map Project.
Built using Kumu and Mapbox.

Node proximity indicates conceptual similarity. So nodes placed closer together share stronger relationships.The green outer connections reveal links to different fields, even other professions.Small, semi-transparent nodes or "stars" - related ideas, fields and influences that sit near a discipline without being directly related to it.

Each branch is organized from the center outward:• Core principles - fundamental principles shared across disciplines.
• Discipline - distinct concept art field.
• Outputs - common deliverables and outcomes produced within that discipline.
• Influences - artists, studios, fields, and ideas that help shape it.

Flip through the filters to isolate branches.

Click on nodes for more info.