# Magnetic Origami Globes This Dymaxion Map Reduces the Representational Distortion of Continents By Amelia Roblin | Published 2016-10-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dymaxion-map References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/dymaxion-folding-globe/) & [areaware](http://www.areaware.com/products/dymaxion-folding-globe) The majority of maps that you see offer distorted representations of planet Earth, and even though this dymaxion map is not spherical, it does well to represent our planet more accurately than most. The genius of the Dymaxion Folding Globe is in the way that it treats the landmasses surrounding the poles, which are often stretched out in two-dimensional cartography. What we have here is a [folding model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp) of the planet with some of the [outermost triangular sections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1) appearing completely blank when unfurled. This flattened view actually offers great accuracy in terms of the sizes of countries and the distances between coasts. The Dymaxion Folding Globe is fun and easy to unroll and remake, and can keep its shape with the help of [embedded magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tisolver). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accurate Cartography:** The Dymaxion map presents an opportunity to create more accurate representations of the Earth's landmasses in cartography. - **Innovative Folding Models:** The Dymaxion Folding Globe demonstrates the potential for creating innovative folding models that can provide accurate spatial representations. - **Embedded Magnet Technology:** The use of magnets in the Dymaxion Folding Globe opens up opportunities for incorporating magnet technology in other products or applications. ### Where This Applies - **Cartography:** The cartography industry can explore the Dymaxion map as a disruptive innovation to develop more accurate and visually appealing maps. - **Education:** The education industry can incorporate innovative folding models, like the Dymaxion Folding Globe, to enhance spatial learning experiences for students. - **Product Design:** Product designers can look into leveraging embedded magnet technology, showcased in the Dymaxion Folding Globe, to create new interactive and adaptive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [To-Scale Interactive Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-size-of-countries.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Sculpture Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-sculpture.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trido.md) - [Machined Metallic Topology Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altdynamic-torus.md) - [Origami-Inspired Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myair0-orimouse.md) - [Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmoglobe.md) - [Miniature Metal Fidget Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altdynamic-orbiform-mini.md) - [Miniature Spherical Replica Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sphere.md)