# Glamorous DIY Globes Davesbit Combines Beach Ball, Table Pieces, and Supreme Geekiness By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-11-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-globes References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2009/11/14/homemade-globe.html) & [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/3sXLNC) What do retired PhDs do with free time and [random crap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic)? They make DIY globes, obviously. That’s what Flickr user Davesbit did. He used the Generic Mapping Tools project, an [old beach ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth), and [spare parts from an old table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table) to create this amazing DIY globe. DIY globes aren’t the easiest home project. You can check out Davesbit’s process in the gallery. Read more at the links below; they may inspire you to make your own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Globes:** The trend of creating and personalizing globes using unconventional materials and methods provides an opportunity for businesses to offer unique DIY crafting materials. - **Upcycling Spare Parts:** Repurposing old or unused items for new and innovative projects like DIY globes is a trend that could be capitalized on in industries such as furniture manufacturing or home decor. - **Specialized Mapping Tools:** The popularity of using specialized mapping tools like the Generic Mapping Tools project to create DIY globes presents an opportunity for businesses to offer more accessible and user-friendly mapping software. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Crafting Materials:** The trend of DIY globes using unconventional materials and methods can lead businesses in the crafting materials industry to offer more unique and sustainable materials for customers. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Utilizing spare parts to create innovative projects like DIY globes presents an opportunity for businesses in the furniture manufacturing industry to offer eco-friendly and customizable furniture. - **Software Development:** The popularity of specialized mapping tools like the Generic Mapping Tools project can lead to more user-friendly and accessible mapping software, presenting opportunities for businesses in the software development industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Spherical Replica Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sphere.md) - [Impressive DIY Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-terrarium1.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Real World-Synced Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtierra.md) - [DIY Miniature Science Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-volcano-in-a-box.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [3D-Printed Ball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraens.md) - [Air Balloon-Inspired Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-balloon-lamp.md) - [Spinning Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table.md)