Imagine having a city in the palm of your hand. You don't have to be King Pin to experience that thanks to the Microscape series. The Kickstarter project boasts 200 miniature models depicting different cities from around the world in great detail. A stunning piece of decor for the home or office, it speaks to people's patriotic love for where they come from.
Designed by William Ngo, founding partner at TO+WN DESIGN, and Alan Silverman, principal at AJSNY, the Microscape series is 3D printed and all measure measure 6 inches by 6 inches while ranging in height of up to 5.5 inches tall. The all-white models are quite gorgeous, granting people a unique perspective of their cities.
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The Microscape Series Depicts 200 Different Cities in Hyper Detail
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printing - The Microscape series demonstrates the potential for 3D printing technology to create highly detailed and accurate miniature models of cities.
2. Personalized Decor - The Microscape series taps into the trend of personalized decor, allowing individuals to showcase their patriotic love for their hometown or favorite cities.
3. Hyper Detailing - The Microscape series highlights the trend of hyper-detailing in design, offering intricate and precise models that capture the essence of different cities.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The Microscape series presents an opportunity for interior design professionals to incorporate unique and visually striking miniature city models into their projects.
2. Tourism - The Microscape series provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tourism industry to offer miniature city models as souvenirs or collectibles for travelers.
3. Urban Planning - The Microscape series can be leveraged by urban planning professionals as a tool for visualizing and analyzing potential city development projects.