# Intricate Campus Artwork The City Prints University Maps Transform Schools into Illustrations By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-02-17 | Updated 2012-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-prints-university-maps References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/46257/) & [cityprintsmapart](http://cityprintsmapart.com/map-prints) You may think of your school as just a place where lectures are held and exams are given, but these [City Prints University Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rio-ai-city) will challenge you to look at your campus in a whole different light. These prints were based on university campuses. Featuring schools like [North Carolina State University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-ivy), Duke University and [Stanford University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-campus-collection), the prints are intricate pieces of artwork that will keep your eyes moving along the complicated weaving lines. The university maps are printed on a special photo paper that will give off a metallic look to enhance the contrasting colors. Check out the City Prints University Maps for an artistic look at education and to see if your school has been transformed into an art gallery-worthy piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Campus Artwork Maps:** University campus maps transformed into intricate artwork prints. - **Metallic Photo Paper:** Special photo paper enhances contrasting colors with a metallic look. - **Artistic Education:** Using art to encourage creativity within educational spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Enhancing the design and ambiance of higher education campuses through artwork. - **Printing:** Utilizing specialty printing methods for unique and eye-catching designs. - **Interior Design:** Integrating creative and unique artwork into interior design plans for educational spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Elevated Collegiate Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-campus-collection.md) - [Comfortable Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-university.md) - [Educational Graphic Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-for-campus.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [University Art Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princeton-university-art-museum.md) - [Colorfully Designed Medical Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-leopoldo-mandic.md) - [New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-project.md)