# Internet-lllustrated Dictionaries The 1,240-page Google Dictionary is Technologically Savvy By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-07-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-dictionary References: [technolog.msnbc.msn](http://www.technolog.msnbc.msn.com/technology/technolog/1-240-page-dictionary-uses-googled-images-instead-words-808564) & [bewe.me](http://bewe.me/) The [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-4) dictionary capitalizes on the old adage: a picture is worth a thousand words. Created by [London Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-loud-1) Ben West and Felix Heyes, this photo-heavy dictionary offers the first Google image as the ‘definition’ of a word. The traditional 21,000 words featured in this resource book do not have usage examples, synonyms, antonyms or tools to help you pronounce, but rather, are represented by high-gloss pictures sourced from the Internet. As people spend more time on the web, the way in which information is synthesized evolves, so a dictionary like this is revolutionary. With infographics and the ‘meme’ phenomenon as Internet staples, it is about time that other academic resources catch up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Photo-driven Dictionaries:** The use of images instead of text in dictionaries disrupts traditional definitions and opens up opportunities for more visual and immersive learning experiences. - **Internet-inspired Learning:** The integration of internet culture and resources into educational materials revolutionizes traditional learning methods and appeals to a digitally-savvy generation. - **Visual Synthesis of Information:** The use of high-gloss pictures sourced from the internet as representations of words in dictionaries reflects the growing trend of visual communication and provides a more engaging way to learn vocabulary. ### Who This Affects Most - **Educational Publishing:** The use of photo-driven dictionaries presents an opportunity for educational publishers to create more interactive and visually appealing learning materials. - **Digital Education:** The integration of internet-inspired learning in educational resources opens up opportunities for digital education platforms to create innovative and engaging learning experiences. - **Design and Advertising:** The visual synthesis of information in dictionaries reflects the importance of visual communication, presenting opportunities for design and advertising professionals to create visually impactful content in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Illustrated Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-libraries.md) - [Advanced Image-Searching Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-4.md) - [Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-8.md) - [Text-Deciphering Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picture-translate.md) - [Offline Dictionary Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offlinewords.md) - [Real-Time Reading Practice Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-pracxtice.md) - [Vocabulary-Expanding Flashcard Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/languagebeast.md) - [Visual Language Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capwords.md) - [Immersive Language-Learning Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/504-english-vocabulary-dictionary.md)