# Human Activity Maps Felix Pharand-Deschenes Illustrates Global Interactions By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felix-pharand-deschenes References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/mapping-global-human-activity) & [globaia.org](http://globaia.org/en/anthropocene/#Maps) With the mind-boggling news that the world population is now exceeding 7 billion, infographics illustrating this and more are bound to start popping up all over the Internet; yet Felix Pharand-Deschenes illustrations are all that is needed. Mapping out human activity around the globe, this Canadian scientist shows the population just how it's living on this planet called Earth. From [roadways and airway traffic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-path) to Internet cables and electricity transmission lines, Felix Pharand-Deschenes creates paths that mark human activity. Using factual information obtained from various US government agencies, his [Mapping series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlasco-1) may be steeped in science, but he could very well forego his day job and become an artist. Felix Pharand-Deschenes are not just informative, but beautiful as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Global Mapping:** Opportunity for creating interactive global maps that showcase human activity across different regions. - **Infographics:** Opportunity for designing visually appealing infographics that communicate complex information in a simple and engaging manner. - **Data Visualization:** Opportunity for developing innovative ways to represent data through visual storytelling, capturing the attention and interest of the audience. ### Where This Applies - **Geospatial Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop advanced mapping and geospatial technologies that provide real-time data on human activity. - **Design and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to use visual design techniques to create compelling and informative infographics for various industries. - **Data Analytics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop advanced data visualization tools and techniques that transform complex data into meaningful insights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Global Facts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geofacts.md) - [Engaging Travel Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-maps.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Detailed Global Vector Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vector-maps.md) - [Interactive Mapping Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-map.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [To-Scale Interactive Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-size-of-countries.md) - [Global Pixel Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace.md) - [Interactive Universe Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universe-map.md)