Turn a Relationship Milestone Into Light: NovaMap for the Night, AuraLine for the Photo
Choose NovaMap™ when the memory is mainly a confirmed date and place. Choose AuraLine™ when the memory is mainly a photograph. Both are personalised light products, but they start from different source material and should not be treated as interchangeable.
For current product specifications, use the live NovaMap™ Star Map Lamp and AuraLine™ Line Art Lamp pages.
Start With the Memory, Not the Product
Ask what you would naturally use to describe the moment. If you would say “that night in Antwerp” or “our wedding date in Brussels”, NovaMap is the more natural starting point. If you would immediately open a favourite photo, AuraLine is likely the better fit.
Choose NovaMap When Date and Place Are the Story
NovaMap is built around a chosen date and location. Exact time is optional: add it when it is known and meaningful, but do not invent it. Names and a short message can support the design according to the current product options.
The design is laser engraved into clear acrylic and displayed in a solid-wood USB LED base. The current product is approximately 14.5 cm × 22 cm and is available with 3-Color or RGB light.
For the detailed input decision, see Do You Need the Exact Time for a Star Map? Date, Time & Location Explained.
Choose AuraLine When the Photo Is the Story
AuraLine starts from one uploaded photograph. AtaNova refines the main subject into clean line art, shows the proposed artwork in a digital Design Proof and, after approval, laser engraves it into a square clear-acrylic panel.
The panel sits in an oval solid-wood USB LED base. The finished lamp is approximately 14.5 cm wide × 22 cm high and is available with 3-Color or RGB light. Optional short wording for the wooden base can be used where that text option is available and selected.
For practical photo selection, see How to Choose the Best Photo for AuraLine™.
NovaMap vs AuraLine: Quick Decision Table
| If you have... | Start with... |
|---|---|
| A confirmed date and place but no meaningful photo | NovaMap™ |
| A favourite photo that carries the memory | AuraLine™ |
| An exact time you know and want to include | NovaMap™ can use it, but time is optional |
| A clear photo with one or two main subjects | AuraLine™ |
| Uncertain details | Verify them before personalising; do not guess |
What to Verify Before Ordering
For NovaMap
- the exact date;
- the intended location;
- the exact time only if known and relevant;
- names and any short message.
For AuraLine
- the correct source photo;
- that the main subject is sharp and visible;
- any optional base wording where available;
- names, dates and punctuation used in that wording.
Use the Design Proof as the Final Check
Both products use a digital Design Proof before production. Review the actual information that drives the chosen product: date and location for NovaMap, or subject and composition for AuraLine, plus any selected wording.
Planning the Gift
NovaMap and AuraLine are standard AtaNova products. Standard delivery is 3–5 business days. Use the current product page for live options and delivery information and leave enough time to review the Design Proof rather than relying on a fixed “order X days before” rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more personal, NovaMap or AuraLine?
Neither is automatically more personal. NovaMap is personal through a confirmed date and place; AuraLine is personal through a photograph.
Do I need the exact time for NovaMap?
No. Exact time is optional. Add it when it is known and meaningful; do not guess it.
Can AuraLine use any photo?
The best results come from a clear, well-lit image with the main subject visible. If the uploaded photo is unsuitable, AtaNova can contact you before engraving to discuss another image or the best available solution.
Will I see the design before production?
Yes. Both products use a digital Design Proof before production.
