# Informative Map Illustrations Newsweek's ‘The World's Real Winners' by Fra By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-chimero References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/best-countries-for-atypical) & [work.frankchimero](http://work.frankchimero.com/) These [informative illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charts-not-chapters), created by Frank Chimero for Newsweek, is a creative way to show off the benefits of moving to certain countries. The winning features of the countries range from Switzerland being the best place to be a rapper, to the Czech Republic being the best place for sex. These aren't the first [maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-quiz-fun) that have gotten a Frank Chimero makeover; he's also [illustrated the American states](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipcode-heat-map) in the same fashion, illustrating them with fitting characteristics. Click through the gallery and see if you can guess what each country is best known for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Informative Map Illustrations:** Creating informative map illustrations is a creative way to showcase the benefits of different countries. - **Country-specific Features:** Highlighting specific features and strengths of different countries through map illustrations offers an innovative approach to promoting their unique attributes. - **Interactive Geographic Visuals:** Developing interactive map illustrations that engage and inform viewers about the distinctive aspects of different countries presents an opportunity for creative storytelling. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can leverage informative map illustrations to create visually captivating and engaging content. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can utilize map illustrations to highlight the unique experiences and attractions offered by various countries, thereby attracting more visitors. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can employ map illustrations to promote specific countries as ideal destinations for various purposes, such as careers, adventure, or leisure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Engaging Travel Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-maps.md) - [Map-Inspired Fleece Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplorer-maps.md) - [Ultraviolet Topographic Passports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-passport.md) - [Interactive Mapping Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-map.md) - [Travel Story Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-wrapped.md) - [AI-Powered Global Facts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geofacts.md) - [Geographic Guessing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countryguessr.md) - [Satirical Destination Marketing Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake.md) - [Interactive News Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newsflask1.md)