# Illustrated Online Cartography Alejo Malia's 3D 'Googles World' Drawings are Virtually Foreign By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/googles-world References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5636045/artists-drawings-show-what-google-maps-icons-would-look-like-in-the-real-world) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/alejomalia/sets/72157624921303688/detail/) Artist Alejo Malia has sketched 'Googles World' in three dimensions as if the [online universal mapping application's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-builder) pinpoints were to exist in real life. The [familiar images of New York City](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-explorers) appear in a precise [hand-drawn manner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-8) of Googles World,' complete with icons signifying desired destinations of parks and subways. An information bubble even appears looming over Times Square, undoubtedly communicating the address and a short description of the site to an inquiring humanoid looking in from above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Cartography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop augmented reality technology that allows users to visualize and interact with 3D maps in real-time. - **Interactive Mapping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and apps that enable users to engage with maps and locations through information bubbles and interactive icons. - **Hand-drawn Mapping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional hand-drawn techniques with digital mapping technology to create unique and visually appealing maps. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge mapping software and hardware that revolutionizes the way we navigate and interact with digital maps. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate interactive mapping technology into tourism services to enhance the visitor experience and provide personalized recommendations. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of art and cartography by creating innovative and visually striking maps that challenge traditional perceptions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Global Facts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geofacts.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [AI-Enhanced Map Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-ai.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Digital Map AI Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-map-ai-enhancements-google-maps-update-brings-aipowered-exploration.md) - [Interactive 3D Mapping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-mapping-feature.md) - [AR-Based Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-1.md) - [Global Pixel Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace.md) - [Digital Map Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-around.md)