These Boxes are Designed for Those Who Still Appreciate Physical Maps
Mishal Omar — November 7, 2016 — World
References: kickstarter
The Map Box offers custom designs for people based on whichever destination or region they choose.
Whether they are used as functional items or simply as souvenirs, maps in their physical form are still prevalent today – although perhaps not as much as they were before GPS came to dominate the navigation market. For people who still enjoy physically interacting with maps, the Map Box offers a space for these consumers to store their items safely. The box is made from a high-quality birch plywood with a Danish oil finish and each individual one has a laser-etched image of a map that the owner chose themselves.
The map box is an item that is both functional and decorative and would make for an excellent gift for frequent travelers.
Whether they are used as functional items or simply as souvenirs, maps in their physical form are still prevalent today – although perhaps not as much as they were before GPS came to dominate the navigation market. For people who still enjoy physically interacting with maps, the Map Box offers a space for these consumers to store their items safely. The box is made from a high-quality birch plywood with a Danish oil finish and each individual one has a laser-etched image of a map that the owner chose themselves.
The map box is an item that is both functional and decorative and would make for an excellent gift for frequent travelers.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Map Goods - There is an opportunity for businesses to offer physical maps in unique forms, such as custom map boxes.
2. Personalized Gifts - As evidenced by the popularity of the Map Box, consumers are interested in customized keepsakes and gifts.
3. Resurgence of Physical Media - The Map Box is an example of consumers' continued appreciation for physical maps and other tangible items in the digital age.
Industry Implications
1. Gifts and Souvenirs - Businesses in this industry can explore offering personalized and customizable items, like the Map Box, to cater to consumer preferences.
2. Woodworking and Design - There is an opportunity for businesses in this industry to create unique and high-quality products like the Map Box using laser-etching and other technology.
3. Cartography and Mapping - Businesses specializing in physical maps can offer customers unique ways to display and store their maps, such as with the Map Box product.
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