# Design Mapping Cartography becoming a go-to theme for designers and artists. By [Joanne Lam](https://www.trendhunter.com/joanne), Senior Editor | Published Jun 20, 2011 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/design-mapping-cartography-becoming-a-go-to-theme-for ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Design Mapping trend? **Design Mapping:** By incorporating cartography into their products, businesses are providing those who enjoy traveling a means to do so without the hefty cost. Using mapped city designs in their works, artists and designers alike are creating a world of destinations that are available at a purchaser’s fingertips, allowing them to dream of future trips and reminisce about past vacations, right from the comfort of their own homes. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 26, 2010 to Jun 20, 2011 - Published: Jun 20, 2011 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Themes within the Design Mapping trend ### Cartography Design Combining cartography into design allows consumers to dream of future trips and reminisce about past vacations, providing businesses the opportunity to offer products that spark wanderlust. ### Map-Inspired Products Map-inspired products such as rain protectors, city map jewelry, and urban grid branding are providing businesses with opportunities to differentiate their products and services by incorporating consumers' love for their cities. ### Localization Localization is becoming a marketable concept as businesses like Dzmitry Samal turn city landmarks into textures for product packaging, providing consumers with a more personal experience. ## What the Design Mapping trend means for industry ### For Fashion Fashion industry designers can incorporate city maps into their designs to offer consumers unique and personalized accessories and clothing that sparks wanderlust. ### For Product Packaging Product packaging industry professionals can use city maps and landmarks to produce designs that cater to tourists to create a memorable product experience. ### For Tourism Tourism professionals can use map-inspired designs in promotional materials to attract travelers looking for unique and personalized experiences. ## Trend signals for Design Mapping Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 61%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 61% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Design Mapping trend 5 featured examples from Mar 26, 2010 to Jun 20, 2011. - [City Map Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talia-wiener): Talia Wiener Creates Unique and Luxurious Urban Accessories (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating map designs into a wide range of accessories, including necklaces, brooches, and more. - [Email to Envelope Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-mail-envelopes): Rahul Mahtani & Yofred Moik Attempt to Save the Postal Service With Goo (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Embracing new technologies and concepts to revitalize the declining postal service industry and attract new customers. - [Melting Map Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbc-space-beach-vest): The BBC Space Beach Vest is Couture for Cartographers (Category: Unique) Implication: Potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion retail industry by offering unique and bold apparel choices like the BBC Space Beach Vest. - [Urban Grid Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-water-packaging): City Water Packaging Maps Out Metropolitan Paris (Category: World) Implication: Exploring alternative designs and materials for beverage containers. - [Informative Rain Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-guide-master): The Umbrella Guide Master Keeps Out the Water and Disorientation (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunities to innovate within the travel and tourism industry by developing interactive accessories that enhance traveler experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)