Hungarian designer Dénes Sátor created this tiny map, which is shaped like an egg and when it's squeezed, it enlarges to show easy-to-read road signs and locations. The map was created to encourage people to go exploring and "leave the nest."
This tiny map looks similar to an Easter egg due to the colorful lines, which are all specifically color-coded. The 'Egg Map' comes complete with an interface detail and a legend that will allow users to easily find navigate their desired path.
While smartphones are fully equipped with maps and GSP devices, the Egg Map requires no battery. In addition, the small size allows it to easily be transported in pockets, bags and purses. It's also made with a waterproof material and won't get crumpled or ruined like paper maps.
Typographic Egg Maps
This Tiny Map Expands When Squeezed to Show Close-Up Directions
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Maps - The waterproof and durable material of the Egg Map presents an opportunity for eco-friendly maps that are not prone to wastage and environmental degradation.
2. Sustainable Travel - The Egg Map encourages people to explore and leave their comfort zones, providing an opportunity for tourism companies to promote low-impact travel and sustainable tourism practices.
3. Minimalist Navigation Solutions - The compact and no-battery design of the Egg Map presents an opportunity for minimalist navigation solutions that meet the needs of hikers and backpackers who want to travel light.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism and Travel - The Egg Map's portable design provides travel and tourism companies with an opportunity to promote low-impact travel and create eco-friendly travel maps.
2. Outdoor Recreation - Outdoor product companies can use the Egg Map's design to create minimalist navigation solutions for hikers and backpackers who want to travel light.
3. Stationery and Paper Products - The Egg Map's durable material provides stationery companies with an opportunity to create waterproof and tear-resistant maps that can be used in different settings without environmental degradation.