Lena Corwin has illustrated a cute book called MAPS that features different cities from all around the world. The cities include Athens, Miami, Santa Fe and Tokyo. There are 20 maps from the United States and 20 from different countries.
Lena Corwin started the project back in 2004, when she illustrated a different city map each month for an interior design magazine. Her brother in-law suggested that she create a book dedicated to her maps.
The 40 maps are cartoonlike and represent some of Lena Corwin's favorite places. The maps are inspired by old vintage books mixed with childlike fantasy. The maps are surprisingly accurate and very precise. Ten of the maps within the book have interviews with shop owners from the featured city.
What's Driving This Trend
- Cartoonlike Cartography
- Incorporating playful and imaginative elements to traditional maps can attract a new market segment for cartography products.
- City-based Illustration
- Providing customized city maps with localized illustration can enhance destination branding for tourism or hospitality industries.
- Niche-themed Publication
- Creating specialized publications based on unique topics such as illustrated maps can appeal to a specific audience and create a loyal following.
Who This Affects Most
- Book Publishing
- Integrating more visual and interactive elements in publications can revolutionize the reading experience and attract new readership.
- Tourism
- Using artistic and customized maps as a promotional tool can increase visitor engagement and highlight unique experiences in the destination.
- Interior Design
- Incorporating illustrated maps to interior design can create a personalized and eclectic style for clients and differentiate from competitors.
