If you have a fear of looing your way let these interactive map innovations show you where to go. Traveling is about seeing the things that interest you the most and in order to discover the places that fit your lifestyle the most, you have to know where to look. Traditional maps are boring and lifeless, but these fun, informative directional guides will put you right in the middle of the places you most want to see.
Whether you like electronic mapping devices or paper planers, these interactive map innovations will help you plan your travels. From artfully inaccurate map books to retractable tourist tablets, these maps are better at helping you find your way than a crumpled up gas station map. With a little planning and the right guide, you will have the best trip yet.
50 Interactive Map Innovations
From City Dietary Restaurant Maps to Loaded English Dialect Maps:
Jessica Marren — Jun 17, 2013 — Eco
50
Combustible Matchstick Maps
U.S.A. (burnt/unburnt) by Claire Fontaine is Frighteningly Flammable
49
Mythical Topographic Paintings
Paul Morstad Infuses His Magical Map Design with Vintage Style
48
Edible City Maps
The Atelier Food Project by PJADAD Design is Made from Groceries
47
Smartphone Digital Radio Services
Apple is Rolling Out a Digital Radio Service
46
Search Engine Career Graphics
The 'What it Takes to Get a Job at Google' Infographic Lays it Out
45
Aerial Tweet Maps
Fast Company Design Aerial Maps Reveal Twitter User Data of NYC and London
44
Vibrantly Illustrated Map Designs
This World Map is Inspired by Illustrators and Storytellers
43
Sponge-Made Maps
Jeffrey Allen Price Renders the World Using a Common Kitchen Product
42
Personalized Typography Decor
Customize the Home with Gorgeous 3D Letter Paper Sculptures
41
Social Media Hate Maps
Humboldt State University's Hate Heat Map Shows Where American Bigotry Is
40
Search Engine Treasure Maps
The Google Treasure Hunt Sounds Like an April Fool's Day Prank
39
Artfully Inaccurate Maps
The 'A Map of the World' Book is a Collection of Strange Maps
38
Pinnable City Maps
Palomar's New Felt Map Lets You Pin Nostalgic Memories and Discoveries
37
Crowdsourced Travel Maps
KLM's Must See Map Lets You & Friends Create Maps by Selecting Must-Sees
36
Illegal Animated Internet Maps
Internet Census 2012 Infected 420,000 Computers to Gauge Web Usage
35
Globe-themed Hydrant Photography
Adam Kennedy's Planet Universe Depicts the World
34
Celestial Animal Illustrations
Louise McNaught Shows Delicate Bond Between Man and Nature
33
Wire Shadow Structures
Larry Kagan Creates Figures Out of Twisted Bits of Metal
32
Internet Addiction Infographics
This Infographic Poses Tough Questions About Extreme Internet Use
31
Interactive Subway Screens
The New York City Touch & Go Kiosks Will Digitize Travel Information
30
Subway-Inspired Media Charts
This Infographic Visualizes Digital Media Through Transportation Maps
29
Immersive Health Campaigns
ICM's Health Campaign Puts People in an Uncomfortable Subway Experience
28
Drone History Attack Maps
Bloomberg's 'Drone War' Map Comprehensively Documents Automated Strikes
27
Crowdsourced Memory Maps
The 'Map Your Memories' Gets Artists to Make Personalized Manhattan Maps
26
Loaded English Dialect Maps
Rick Aschmann's North American English Map Debunks Accent Myths
25
Intricate Cityscape Illustrations
Abi Daker Specializes in Detailed Freehand Drawings
24
Artisitic Pop Culture Maps
City Print Transforms Popular Maps into Frame-Worthy Art Pieces
23
3D-Mapped Exotic Locales
Google Maps Has Now Mapped Some of the Most Remote Mountains in the World
22
Carved MRI Portraits
Etched Glass Designs by Angela Palmer Look Like 3D Sketches of CT Scans
21
Controller Evolution Charts
This Pop Chart Infographic Explores the Family Tree of Controllers
20
Interactive Global Cat Maps
This Fun Cat Map App Lets Users Track All Cat Residents of the World
19
Pixelated Cartography Renderings
This Tetris World Map Print Transforms the Continents into a Game
18
Special Dietary Restaurant Apps
Turnyp is a the Restaurant Guide App for Bounded Diets
17
Flipped Perspective Topography
The Upside Down World Map Changes Global Directions
16
Sophisticated Solar Panel Maps
The Mapdwell Project Helps Communities Plan for Sustainable Energy
15
Futuristic Tech Investment Infographics
This Infographic Measures Projected IT Investments
14
Safe Bike Route Apps
Ride the City Finds the Shortest and Safest Routes for Cyclists
13
Real-Time Video Tracking Maps
Google Just Launched the YouTube Map Trends Application
12
Hyper-Virtual Roadtrips
The Google Street View Hyperlapse Software Lets Users Cruise Landscapes
11
Gold-Plated Handheld Devices
Gold iPads are the Symbol of High Luxury in Dubai
10
Social Media Exploration Maps
The ‘Etch Maps’ Visualize Your Urban Story and Experienc
9
Map Adorned Journals
The Paula Scher 'Maps' Mini Notebook Collection Guides Your Way
8
Comprehensive Business Network Maps
Wikisway Provides a Full Visualization of the CrunchBase Data
7
Milk Can Maps
The Baby Formula Sculpture by Ai Weiwei Addresses 2008 Chinese Scandal
6
Gamer Recreated Transit Maps
Dave Delisle Recreates Washington's Metro Sytem as a Mario Map
5
Game Plumber-Themed Maps
Ken Kocses’ Super Mario-Themed Poster is the Ideal Map for Any Game
4
Texturized Typographic City Maps
These Maps by Mark Webber are Intricately Detailed Masterpieces
3
Stitched Wooden Maps
These Wooden Casey Von Esteban Creations are Delicately Hand-Stitched
2
Silver Screen Astrology Charts
These Hollywood Star Charts by Dorothy Map the Golden Age of Film
1
All-Inclusive Divorce Services
Wevorce's Divorce Solution Keeps Your Seperation Easy
Related Ideas
Hyperreal Spouse Sculptures
Couple Under an Umbrella by Ron Mueck is Astoundingly Life-Like
Weight-Fluctuating Female Sculptures
Eve by Ted Lawson Depicts Different Body Types for Same Woman
Fashionably Painted Muses
These Cate Parr Watercolor Prints are Vibrantly Feminine
Creepy Conceptual Sculptures (UPDATE)
Artist Adel Abdessemed Provokes Thoughts Through His Work
Intricately Striking Pencil Portraits
These Florian Meacci Illustrations Display Rich Detailing
Surrealist Illustration Editorials
The Salam_Pax Corona Boreal Photo Series is Art-Enriched
Elegant Lumber Bicycles
The BKR Ecoframe Bike Takes Advantage of Timber's Forgiving Properties
Timber Tablet Protectors
Wood iPad Cases by Root Cases Are Made from South Asiatic Bamboo Cane
Flat-Packed Bicycles
The Sandwichbike is Easy to Ship and Assemble
Hunger-Solving Reusable Bags
These City Harvest Bags Fill Empty Stomaches
DIY Hidden Text Cakes
Victoria Hudgins’ Unique Birthday Cake has a Secret Message Inside
Fashion Magazine-Branded Cafes
The Vogue Cafe is a New Addition to the Dubai Mall
Disorder-Inspired Book Sculptures
Thomas Wightman's Book Sculpture Art Touches on Tough Topics
Innovative Deflation Indicators
Flat Tire Warning Light Keeps You Updated on Your Wheels' Pressure
Tattoo-Inspired Typography
Artist Raul Alejandro Creates Intricately Illustrated Love Letters
Money-Clipping Phone Cases
Keep Your Money and Phone Safe with This Multifunctional iPhone Case
Mythical Topographic Paintings
Paul Morstad Infuses His Magical Map Design with Vintage Style
Stitchless Leather Bags
'cleaneverything' Offers a Minimalist Way to Carry Essentials
Leather-Upholstered E-Bikes
The Cykno Bicycle is Luxuriously Cloaked in Fine Animal Hide
Typographic Saw Blade Art
Zachary Smith Makes Typographic Art Using Hardware Store Purchases
Typographical Pun Illustrations
These Artworks by Jango Jim Are Cleverly Hilarious
Seductive Acid Washed Ads
The Versace Jeans Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign Preview is Beach Ready
Inexpensive Luxury Tablets
The Hisense Sero 7 Pro is an Affordable High-Speed Tablet
Built-In Bike Cabinets
This Booze-Carrying Bike Accessory Means You Can Party All Summer Long
Vivid Astrological Portraits
These Mustafa Soydan Zodiac Illustrations Embody The 12 Signs
Evolutionary Astrology Infographics
This ‘Written In The Stars’ Contains Facts About S
Crystallized Zodiac Shoes
These 'Birthday Shoes' by Charlotte Olympia Celebrates Astrology
Techy Traditional Timepieces
The VACHEN Smartwatch Appeals to Both Modern and Classic Men
Cynical Wedding Gowns
Student Demi Barnes Fashions Dress Made Out of Divorce Papers
Retro Smartphone Handsets
Step Back in Time with This Old-School Recreation
Smartphone Digital Radio Services
Apple is Rolling Out a Digital Radio Service
Childhood Imagination Ads
The McDonald's Happy Meal Campaign Depicts Creative Box Toys
Search Engine Career Graphics
The 'What it Takes to Get a Job at Google' Infographic Lays it Out
Vibrantly Illustrated Map Designs
This World Map is Inspired by Illustrators and Storytellers
Trackable Luggage Concepts
Bag2Go's RFID Chip Ensures That You'll Never Lose a Bag Again
Social Media Hate Maps
Humboldt State University's Hate Heat Map Shows Where American Bigotry Is
Search Engine Treasure Maps
The Google Treasure Hunt Sounds Like an April Fool's Day Prank
Intricate Crystalline Statues
Markow & Norris Create a Dynamic Woven Glass Sculpture Series
Surreal Fashion Art Campaigns
Ignasi Monreal Graphic Illustration for Joyce S/S 2013 is Stunning
Artfully Inaccurate Maps
The 'A Map of the World' Book is a Collection of Strange Maps
Landscape Zoological Illustrations
Daniel Mackie Colors His Feral Artwork with Beautiful Scenery
Sliced Fruit Power Sources
The Apelpi Opso Batteries Resemble a Juicy Apple Piece
Funky Wooden Rocks
Wood Geos by Haley Ann Robinson are Inspired by Geometry and Nature
Murdered Monster Ads
The Latvian Art Directors Club ADWARDS Campaign is Deadly to Personal Demons
Playfully Intercepting Graffiti
These Road Work Interceptions by Peter Gibson are Quirky
Disco Ball Mannequins
Artist Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen's Sculptures Comment on Consumerism
Focus-Enhancing Headsets
The 'Foc.us' Headset Electrifies Your Brain to Increase Focus
Tough Typographic Installations
‘Perfection is Not Concrete’ by Jim Wong is Brutal
Paint Swatch Pushbikes
The ABICI Pantone Bicycle References the Beloved Pigment Brand
Proposed Pop Culture Statues
Wolf Gnards Imagines More Sculptures to Accompany Detroit's RoboCop
Typographic Self-Portraits
The 'You Are Your Words' Website Makes Pictures from Written Words
Abstract Multipurpose Phone Docks
This Wooden Docking Valet Keeps Your Phone Cable in Tact
Grizzly Melting Drawings
These Melting Andres Guzman Illustrations are Darkly Demonic
Building Block Phone Accessories
The 'Brick Lighting Caps' Connects LEGO to Make Toy iPhone Cases
Dilapidated Cuban Sportsgrounds
Parque Deportivo Jose Marti by Olly Burn was Once a Symbol of Hope
Sleek Wooden Phone Speakers
This Compact Wooden Amplifier Boosts Your iPhone's Sounds Quality
Imaginative Sky Art Illustrations
Thomas Lamadieu Illustrates Quizzical Images Over Photographs
Social-Powered Vending Machines
The Pepsi 'Like Machine' Dispenses Sodas for Likes
Google Search-Infused Games
'Atari Breakout' Celebrates 37 Years with a Google Stunt
Underwater Conversation Goggles
The 'Smart Swimming Goggles' Connect Divers Under the Sea
Gamer Mecca Consoles
Project Unity by Bacteria is Comprised of 15 Different Video Game Consoles
Umbrella-Roofed Shopping Malls
This Portugal Shopping Mall is Decorated with Hundreds of Umbrellas
Secret-Keeping Graffiti Sculptures
Olga by Oli-B is a Vibrantly Abstract Three-Dimensional Artwork
Gruesome Religious Sculptures
Saints Alive by Michael Landy Re-Imagines Iconic Statues and Figures
Lettered Logic Games
The Typographical Chess Set Spells Out the Name of Every Piece
Interactive Subway Screens
The New York City Touch & Go Kiosks Will Digitize Travel Information
Neon Light Swings
Artist Su-Mei Tse Uses Illuminated Tubes for Everyday Sculptures
TV Series Toy Gaming
The Breaking Bad Video Game by Brian Anderson is Sure to Cause a Riot
Arboreal Transit Stops
The Tree Bus Shelter Emulates a Reliable Natural Form of Refuge
Hybrid Animal Ads
The Black & Decker Matrix Interchangeable Attachments Campaign is Fantastical
Vibrant Seasonal Typography
Jeanie Chong Uses Paper to Create a Beautiful Welcome Sign for Spring
Web Protection Infographics
The 'Privacy and the Internet' Infographic Examines Security Risks
Gamer-Centric Smartphones
The Nokia Lumia PLAY Lets You Take Your Xbox on the Road
Drone History Attack Maps
Bloomberg's 'Drone War' Map Comprehensively Documents Automated Strikes
Sugary Suburb Suckers
An Edible Vintage Map of a City Makes a Sweetly Local Party Favor
Mismatched Undead Lip-Sync Clips
Bad Lip Reading Releases a Walking Dead Spoof
Tire-Pressed Indoor Carpets
Permafrost JD Rugs Bring a Piece of Outside Inside
Interactive Register Tablet Stands
The 'Stand' iPad Register Makes Business Transactions Simpler
Loaded English Dialect Maps
Rick Aschmann's North American English Map Debunks Accent Myths
Intricate Cityscape Illustrations
Abi Daker Specializes in Detailed Freehand Drawings
Competitor-Mocking Tablet Ads
This Microsoft Windows 8 Ad Makes Fun of Apple’s Renowned Feat
Aroma-Charting Maps
The 'Sensory Maps' by Kate McLean Visualize Urban Smellscapes
Bike-Tracking Bottle Holders
The BikeSpike Has a Built-In GPS to Thwart Bike Thieves
Artisitic Pop Culture Maps
City Print Transforms Popular Maps into Frame-Worthy Art Pieces
Intricately Illuminated Illustrations
Peter Bynum's Lit-Up Painting Series is a Glowing Experience
Instrumental Subway Battles
Two Clever Musicians Have a Saxophone Stand-Off On the NYC Transit
Controller Evolution Charts
This Pop Chart Infographic Explores the Family Tree of Controllers
Full-Screen Chess Apps
The 'Tall Chess' App Uses the Full iPhone Screen to Play a Game of Chess
Pixelated Cartography Renderings
This Tetris World Map Print Transforms the Continents into a Game
Fragrant Gadget Wipes
Elecom Scented Touchscreen Cleaners Turns Your iPad into Faux Flowers
Fictional Male Character Ads
The Men’s Health Campaign States “Welcome to the Real Men
Cigarette Butt Hats
Hana Mae Lee's MTV Movie Awards Look is Smoking
Crowdsourced Dating Apps
Lauren Mccarthy's Dating Experience Utilizes the Capabilities of the Web
Sophisticated Solar Panel Maps
The Mapdwell Project Helps Communities Plan for Sustainable Energy
Animal-Impersonating Music Videos
The Band 'I Am Un Chien' Gets Wild for the Release of Humanity
Multifunctional Tablet Platters
The Dock Tray by Alain Berteau Charges Devices and Stores Objects
DIY Accurate Mood Lighting
The 'Mood Lamp' Changes Colors with Your Facial Expressions
Safe Bike Route Apps
Ride the City Finds the Shortest and Safest Routes for Cyclists
Real-Time Video Tracking Maps
Google Just Launched the YouTube Map Trends Application
Magnetized Smartphone Body Mounts
ClipLess Lets You Discreetly Stick Your Phone to Yourself
Live Internet Vandalist Trackers
The 'Wikipedia Recent Changes Map' Tracks Unregistered Editors
Social Media Exploration Maps
The ‘Etch Maps’ Visualize Your Urban Story and Experienc
Drone Wedding Proposals
Chris Geiger is Making His Romantic Gestures an Airborne Affair
Graphic Sticky Note Videos
Michael Birken's Post-It Videos Present a Homage to Classics
Competitive Music Subscriptions
Google All Access Music Service Now Available in the U.S.
3D Flight-Mapping Apps
Plot Exactly Where You Travelled with Loci's 3D Flight Sculptures
Record-Breaking Micro Parks
The ‘Mill Ends’ Park Redefines Parks in a Petite Way
Sublime Industrialized Scenery
Anna Filipova's Geothermal Energy Landscape Art is Fascinating
Natural Disaster Sensing Apps
The Truila App Helps Home Buyers Track Earthquakes in Their Area
Rural Distribution Networks
Drishtee is an Indian Social Enterprise Improving Access
Milk Can Maps
The Baby Formula Sculpture by Ai Weiwei Addresses 2008 Chinese Scandal
Game Plumber-Themed Maps
Ken Kocses’ Super Mario-Themed Poster is the Ideal Map for Any Game
Building Block Chalk Art
Artist Chris Carlson Recreates Tetris Using Chalk and Animation
Aerial Beer Deliveries
The Oppikoppi Music Festival Will Have Beer-Delivering Robots
Texturized Typographic City Maps
These Maps by Mark Webber are Intricately Detailed Masterpieces
Personalized Mobile Map Apps
The Mapkin App Lets You Add a Touch of Personality to Your Directions
Reactive Gaming Grips
This Concept Controller Aims for a Whole New Level of Game Immersion
Culture-Tracking Maps
The 'Stadtbilder' Map Uses Digital Traces to Locate Cultural Hotspots
Crystal-Clear Tablet Readers
The New Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Has an Incredibly High-Definition Screen
Public Transit Choreography
Hip Hop on the Undergroud Becomes Expressively Soulful Subway Ballet
Silver Screen Astrology Charts
These Hollywood Star Charts by Dorothy Map the Golden Age of Film