The site 'They Draw & Travel' is based on the fact that every traveler loves cool insights from locals and that artists love to find inspiration from their traveling.
A spin-off of the 'They Draw & Cook' web initiative, which collects illustrated recipes, They Draw & Travel offers a space for globetrotter illustrators to share the love and the cool experiences of their favorite travel destinations. The illustrated maps you find on the site have all the insights you need to truly enjoy a city or region and go off-the-beaten-track like a true connoisseur. The skillfully, artfully and beautifully illustrated maps might even be an inspiration to choose your destination.
The maps on They Draw & Travel are catalogued by region, activity type (like 'festival,' 'artsy,' 'beachy,' 'outdoorsy' or just 'crazy') and art style ('fresh & hip,' 'fun & funky' and 'sweet & cute'). You can search, upload, share, comment and print these maps as your heart desires. Getting in the mood for traveling has never been easier.
Artfully Crowdsourced Maps
'They Draw & Travel' Showcases Cool Travel Insights from Nomad Artists
Trend Themes
1. Artistically Illustrated Maps - The trend of using artistic illustrations in maps is creating opportunities for innovative map design and visual storytelling.
2. Crowdsourced Travel Insights - The trend of crowdsourcing travel insights from local artists is disrupting traditional travel guides and providing unique and authentic experiences for travelers.
3. Interactive Mapping Platforms - The trend of interactive mapping platforms is revolutionizing the way travelers plan their trips, offering customizable and personalized map experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The travel and tourism industry can leverage artistically illustrated maps and crowdsourced travel insights to create differentiated and immersive travel experiences.
2. Digital Design and Illustration - The field of digital design and illustration can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in creating visually stunning and interactive maps.
3. Online Platforms and Communities - Online platforms and communities can tap into the demand for crowdsourced travel insights and interactive mapping experiences to provide value-added services for travelers.