Outcrop is an award-winning, sustainability-led Irish design studio on the Wild Atlantic coast, creating handcrafted 3D wooden maps that celebrate your most cherished places.
Bring meaning, beauty, and eco-conscious Irish artistry into your home with a contemporary piece that connects you to the landscapes you love.
Our Story
Outcrop is the creative partnership of Aran and Maeve Pudney, a husband-and-wife team blending engineering and design expertise. Both grew up by the sea – Maeve in Sligo, Aran in New Zealand – and their work reflects a shared love of coastal landscapes and considered, sustainable design. Their mapping journey began in Wellington, New Zealand, where they lived for several years before returning to Sligo, Maeve’s hometown, in 2020 to establish Outcrop on Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast.
Outcrop is built around family life, with a hands-on approach that allows Aran and Maeve to balance their craft with raising their children. Every map is designed and made in-house with care and intention, using eco-friendly materials to honour the landscapes that inspire them. Aran says: “Our aim has always been to make really good products that will bring their owners joy and be cherished for a
long time.”
Meet the makers
Aran
Aran is the Creative Director of Outcrop and an award-winning product designer with over 20 years of experience creating innovative, sustainable objects. He leads the creative process, ensuring each map balances clarity, form, and function with elegant, lasting craftsmanship. Aran’s passion for design innovation shapes every detail, from the unique framing systems to the layered landscapes that define Outcrop’s signature style.
Maeve
Maeve is the CEO of Outcrop and a highly talented engineer with a deep love for the land and sea. She leads the company’s vision as well as transforming satellite and GPS data into accurate, real-world contours that bring each map to life. With a rare blend of technical expertise and artistic sensitivity, Maeve ensures every piece is both authentic and accurate, while guiding Outcrop’s growth and commitment to sustainability and meaningful design.
We’re building Outcrop as a family — blending our love for design, craft, and the natural world that inspires us.
It’s not just a business; it’s a way for us to create meaningful work while raising our kids and living our values every day. We believe in making things that bring joy, tell personal stories, and last for years to come. For us, Outcrop is about sharing what we love and helping others celebrate the places that matter to them.
