Dave Delisle Recreates Washington's Metro Sytem as a Mario Map
Kyle Towers — March 20, 2013 — Art & Design
References: imagekind & davesgeekyideas
Dave Delisle from Dave's Geeky Ideas has recreated the Washington D.C. metro as a Mario map. Using elements from Super Mario Bros. 3 such as pipes and mushrooms, he has perfected the transit lines and stops.
The map is available for sale as framed and canvas prints. Dave has previously done a map of the San Francisco transit system in similar fashion. Hopefully he gets around to whipping up more Mario maps to ensure every major city is represented.
As the title suggests, these maps really transform the metro maps into super metro. They will help one feel like their day-to-day life is a video game. Hopefully this will get people to smile more on those straight-faced transit rides.
The map is available for sale as framed and canvas prints. Dave has previously done a map of the San Francisco transit system in similar fashion. Hopefully he gets around to whipping up more Mario maps to ensure every major city is represented.
As the title suggests, these maps really transform the metro maps into super metro. They will help one feel like their day-to-day life is a video game. Hopefully this will get people to smile more on those straight-faced transit rides.
Trend Themes
1. Recreated Transit Maps - Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and creative versions of traditional transit maps using popular themes like video games.
2. Mario Maps - Potential to design maps of major cities using elements from Mario games, creating a fun and nostalgic experience for commuters and tourists.
3. Transformative Designs - Opportunity to reimagine public transportation maps in unique and imaginative ways, bringing joy and entertainment to commuters.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore opportunities to create customized transit maps that cater to different themes and interests.
2. Gaming - Integration of popular gaming elements into transit maps can attract gamers, fostering engagement and interest in public transportation.
3. Tourism - Tourist destinations can leverage Mario-themed maps to enhance the visitor experience, making public transportation more enjoyable and memorable.
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