Cartography is the fine art of making maps and this Tetris World Map is an updated, gamer-approved piece of work that'll delight any cartographers or gamers out there.
The Tetris World Map features the continents of the world swapped out for multicolored bits that many will recall from the classic arcade game. The print was created by artist Stephen Gowland of KIACO and available for purchase from their Etsy store where a number of other wildly imaginative world map designs are up for purchase.
One of the great things about the Tetris World Map is that it makes use of all the various Tetris game pieces to create every piece of known land on Earth. What better way to give the standard map of the world a little more character than to gamify it?
Pixelated Cartography Renderings
This Tetris World Map Print Transforms the Continents into a Game
Trend Themes
1. Gamified Cartography - The Tetris World Map print showcases the potential for gamification in cartography.
2. Artistic World Maps - The assortment of imaginative world map designs on KIACO's Etsy store highlights the popularity of unique cartographic art in today's market.
3. Updated Cartography - The Tetris World Map is an example of how traditional mapmaking can be updated to appeal to younger and more unconventional audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The demand for unique and creative map designs, like the Tetris World Map, presents a profitable opportunity for artists and designers.
2. Gaming - The success of the Tetris World Map, which merges cartography with a popular game, showcases the potential for crossover between the gaming and cartography industries.
3. Tourism and Travel - Tourism and travel companies can leverage the popularity of artistic and gamified maps to offer unique and memorable travel experiences to consumers.