Even with the advent of high-tech digital mapping services like Google Earth, the way we use and look at maps hasn't really changed all that much over the last century, but The World Map According to Illustrators and Storytellers is a vibrant, beautifully colored introduction to some of the funky topographic alternatives we've never explored.
By collecting these custom maps made by a new generation of illustrators, map makers and designers, this World Map showcases everything from culturally detailed map creations to purposefully naive maps.
Inspired by classic and contemporary map forms, The World Map According to Illustrators cleverly adds new and exquisite touches of personal history to the same cities, countries and continents we've been inhabiting for centuries.
Vibrantly Illustrated Map Designs
This World Map is Inspired by Illustrators and Storytellers
Trend Themes
1. Custom Map Designs - The trend of creating customized, visually appealing maps offers opportunities for artists, designers, and illustrators to disrupt the traditional mapping industry.
2. Cultural Map Creations - The trend of culturally detailed maps provides avenues for businesses in the tourism and travel industries to offer unique and immersive experiences to their customers.
3. Naive Map Designs - The trend of purposefully naive maps presents opportunities for educational institutions and children's book publishers to create interactive and engaging learning materials.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by leveraging the trend of custom map designs to create visually captivating and personalized artworks.
2. Tourism and Travel - The tourism and travel industry can capitalize on the trend of cultural map creations to provide tourists with immersive and authentic experiences in different destinations.
3. Education and Publishing - The education and publishing industries can tap into the trend of naive map designs to develop innovative learning materials that engage and educate learners of all ages.