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Coastal Topography Maps

These Maps are Cut from Wood and Visualize the Topography of Coastlines

— June 20, 2017 — Art & Design
Map makers at Pangea are pushing the boundaries of home decor with these beautifully vivid coastal topography maps. The maps are cut individually from pieces of wood and require precision and attention to detail. Each one is fastened into a frame and intended to be hung on a wall to let visitors know of the unique sentiment that specific point holds. The company typically focuses on water bodies surrounding more common places like New York, San Francisco, or Canada and Australia, but will also customize pieces upon request. The company puts a different perspective on familiar places by revealing the deep layers that exist but remain out of sight.

Maps have remained a popular home decor item adding elements of vintage nostalgia to any room, however these modern coastal topography maps act as a modern solution for the travel bug with modern design tastes.
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Topography Maps - The use of wood as a material for making topography maps creates an opportunity for eco-friendly and durable home decor pieces.
2. Custom Topography Maps - Offering customized topography maps presents a new opportunity for personalization and differentiation within the home decor market.
3. Geographic Visualization - Using topography maps as a way to visualize geographic features offers new insights and perspectives on familiar locations.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The wooden topography maps can disrupt the traditional wall art market and attract consumers looking for a modern and unique pieces.
2. Gifts and Souvenirs - Customized topography maps make for great personalized gifts and souvenirs for travelers and individuals looking for unique home decor pieces.
3. Geographic Information Systems - Using topography maps to visualize geographic data presents an opportunity for GIS companies to expand into the home decor market with new applications and services.
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