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MapToPoster includes 17 carefully crafted themes, each designed for specific aesthetics and city types. All themes are stored as JSON files in the themes/ directory.

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Using Themes

Specify a theme using the --theme or -t flag: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Paris" -C "France" -t noir
Use --list-themes to see all available themes, or --all-themes to generate posters for every theme at once.

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All Themes

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Noir

Style: Pure black background with white/gray roads - modern gallery aesthetic Best For: Cities with strong grid patterns (New York, Chicago), modern minimalist prints Color Palette:
  • Background: #000000 (Black)
  • Text: #FFFFFF (White)
  • Water: #0A0A0A (Near-black)
  • Parks: #111111 (Dark gray)
  • Roads: White to dark gray gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "New York" -C "USA" -t noir -d 12000

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Midnight Blue

Style: Deep navy background with gold/copper roads - luxury atlas aesthetic Best For: Elegant prints, luxury presentations, cities with waterfront (Dubai, Singapore) Color Palette:
  • Background: #0A1628 (Deep navy)
  • Text: #D4AF37 (Gold)
  • Water: #061020 (Darker navy)
  • Parks: #0F2235 (Navy gray)
  • Roads: Gold to bronze gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Dubai" -C "UAE" -t midnight_blue -d 15000

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Blueprint

Style: Classic architectural blueprint - technical drawing aesthetic Best For: Architectural presentations, technical documentation, engineering aesthetics Color Palette:
  • Background: #1A3A5C (Blueprint blue)
  • Text: #E8F4FF (Light cyan)
  • Water: #0F2840 (Dark blue)
  • Parks: #1E4570 (Medium blue)
  • Roads: White to light blue gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Venice" -C "Italy" -t blueprint -d 4000

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Neon Cyberpunk

Style: Dark background with electric pink/cyan - bold night city vibes Best For: Modern Asian cities (Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong), futuristic aesthetics Color Palette:
  • Background: #0D0D1A (Near-black purple)
  • Text: #00FFFF (Cyan)
  • Water: #0A0A15 (Black purple)
  • Parks: #151525 (Dark purple)
  • Roads: Magenta and cyan neon
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Singapore" -C "Singapore" -t neon_cyberpunk

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Gradient Roads

Style: Smooth gradient from dark center to light edges with subtle features Best For: Highlighting urban density, cities with radial patterns (Paris, Moscow) Color Palette:
  • Background: #FFFFFF (White)
  • Text: #000000 (Black)
  • Water: #D5D5D5 (Light gray)
  • Parks: #EFEFEF (Very light gray)
  • Roads: Black center to gray edges
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Paris" -C "France" -t gradient_roads -d 10000

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Contrast Zones

Style: Strong contrast showing urban density - darker in center, lighter at edges Best For: Large metropolitan areas, showing density patterns (Mumbai, Tokyo, Mumbai) Color Palette:
  • Background: #FFFFFF (White)
  • Text: #000000 (Black)
  • Water: #B0B0B0 (Gray)
  • Parks: #ECECEC (Light gray)
  • Roads: Pure black to gray gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Mumbai" -C "India" -t contrast_zones -d 18000

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Warm Beige

Style: Earthy warm neutrals with sepia tones - vintage map aesthetic Best For: Historic European cities (Rome, Barcelona), vintage prints Color Palette:
  • Background: #F5F0E8 (Warm cream)
  • Text: #6B5B4F (Brown)
  • Water: #DDD5C8 (Beige)
  • Parks: #E8E4D8 (Light beige)
  • Roads: Brown to light tan gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Barcelona" -C "Spain" -t warm_beige -d 8000

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Pastel Dream

Style: Soft muted pastels with dusty blues and mauves - dreamy artistic aesthetic Best For: Artistic prints, soft aesthetics, cities with parks (Paris, London) Color Palette:
  • Background: #FAF7F2 (Off-white)
  • Text: #5D5A6D (Dusty purple)
  • Water: #D4E4ED (Light blue)
  • Parks: #E8EDE4 (Pale green)
  • Roads: Dusty blue to lavender gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Paris" -C "France" -t pastel_dream -d 10000

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Japanese Ink

Style: Traditional ink wash inspired - minimalist with subtle red accent Best For: Japanese cities, minimalist aesthetics, traditional art enthusiasts Color Palette:
  • Background: #FAF8F5 (Warm white)
  • Text: #2C2C2C (Charcoal)
  • Water: #E8E4E0 (Pale gray)
  • Parks: #F0EDE8 (Light gray)
  • Roads: Dark red motorways with gray streets
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Tokyo" -C "Japan" -t japanese_ink -d 15000

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Emerald

Style: Lush dark green aesthetic with mint accents Best For: Green cities (Seattle, Portland, Vancouver), nature-focused aesthetics Color Palette:
  • Background: #062C22 (Deep green)
  • Text: #E3F9F1 (Mint)
  • Water: #0D4536 (Forest green)
  • Parks: #0F523E (Dark green)
  • Roads: Bright mint to forest green gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Seattle" -C "USA" -t emerald -d 12000

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Forest

Style: Deep greens and sage tones - organic botanical aesthetic Best For: Cities with abundant parks, botanical themes, eco-conscious prints Color Palette:
  • Background: #F0F4F0 (Light sage)
  • Text: #2D4A3E (Forest green)
  • Water: #B8D4D4 (Teal)
  • Parks: #D4E8D4 (Light green)
  • Roads: Dark to light green gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Melbourne" -C "Australia" -t forest

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Ocean

Style: Various blues and teals - perfect for coastal cities Best For: Coastal cities (Sydney, San Francisco, Miami), waterfront locations Color Palette:
  • Background: #F0F8FA (Light cyan)
  • Text: #1A5F7A (Ocean blue)
  • Water: #B8D8E8 (Light blue)
  • Parks: #D8EAE8 (Pale cyan)
  • Roads: Deep to light blue gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Sydney" -C "Australia" -t ocean -d 12000

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Terracotta

Style: Mediterranean warmth - burnt orange and clay tones on cream Best For: Mediterranean cities (Marrakech, Barcelona, Rome), warm climates Color Palette:
  • Background: #F5EDE4 (Cream)
  • Text: #8B4513 (Saddle brown)
  • Water: #A8C4C4 (Muted teal)
  • Parks: #E8E0D0 (Beige)
  • Roads: Burnt orange to light tan gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Marrakech" -C "Morocco" -t terracotta -d 5000

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Sunset

Style: Warm oranges and pinks on soft peach - dreamy golden hour aesthetic Best For: Romantic prints, warm aesthetics, California cities Color Palette:
  • Background: #FDF5F0 (Soft peach)
  • Text: #C45C3E (Coral)
  • Water: #F0D8D0 (Light pink)
  • Parks: #F8E8E0 (Pale peach)
  • Roads: Coral to light pink gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "San Francisco" -C "USA" -t sunset -d 10000

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Autumn

Style: Burnt oranges, deep reds, golden yellows - seasonal warmth Best For: Fall-themed prints, warm aesthetics, New England cities Color Palette:
  • Background: #FBF7F0 (Cream white)
  • Text: #8B4513 (Saddle brown)
  • Water: #D8CFC0 (Tan)
  • Parks: #E8E0D0 (Beige)
  • Roads: Dark red to golden gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Boston" -C "USA" -t autumn -d 10000

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Copper Patina

Style: Oxidized copper aesthetic - teal-green patina with copper accents Best For: Unique artistic prints, cities with copper architecture, industrial aesthetics Color Palette:
  • Background: #E8F0F0 (Light cyan)
  • Text: #2A5A5A (Teal)
  • Water: #C0D8D8 (Light teal)
  • Parks: #D8E8E0 (Pale green)
  • Roads: Copper primary with teal secondaries
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Budapest" -C "Hungary" -t copper_patina -d 8000

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Monochrome Blue

Style: Single blue color family with varying saturation - clean and cohesive Best For: Professional presentations, corporate aesthetics, minimalist prints Color Palette:
  • Background: #F5F8FA (Very light blue)
  • Text: #1A3A5C (Dark blue)
  • Water: #D0E0F0 (Light blue)
  • Parks: #E0EAF2 (Pale blue)
  • Roads: Dark to light blue monochrome gradient
Example: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Boston" -C "USA" -t monochrome_blue -d 10000

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Theme Comparison Table

ThemeBackgroundMoodBest For
NoirDarkModern, MinimalistGrid cities, galleries
Midnight BlueDarkLuxury, ElegantWaterfront cities, luxury prints
BlueprintMediumTechnical, ArchitecturalAny city, professional use
Neon CyberpunkDarkBold, FuturisticAsian cities, modern aesthetics
Gradient RoadsLightDensity FocusRadial patterns, urban density
Contrast ZonesLightHigh ContrastLarge metros, density patterns
Warm BeigeLightVintage, ClassicHistoric European cities
Pastel DreamLightSoft, DreamyArtistic prints, parks
Japanese InkLightMinimalist, TraditionalJapanese cities, minimalist
EmeraldDarkLush, NaturalGreen cities, nature focus
ForestLightOrganic, BotanicalCities with parks, eco themes
OceanLightCoastal, FreshCoastal cities, waterfront
TerracottaLightWarm, MediterraneanMediterranean cities, warm climates
SunsetLightRomantic, WarmCalifornia cities, romantic
AutumnLightSeasonal, CozyFall themes, New England
Copper PatinaLightUnique, IndustrialArtistic prints, unique aesthetics
Monochrome BlueLightProfessional, CleanCorporate, professional use

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Generate All Themes

Create posters in all 17 themes with a single command: 
python create_map_poster.py -c "Tokyo" -C "Japan" --all-themes
This generates 17 files: 
posters/tokyo_noir_20260304_143022.png
posters/tokyo_midnight_blue_20260304_143045.png
posters/tokyo_blueprint_20260304_143108.png
...
Each poster takes 10-30 seconds to generate depending on city size and distance parameter.

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Next Steps

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