# Stamp-Clad Maps The Letter to our World Project Unites Humanity in the Pursuit of Happiness By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letter-to-our-world References: [lettertoourworld](http://www.lettertoourworld.com/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rr0HGRbja_Q) Artist Gafas Rodriguez is on a mission to celebrate happiness in all its unique forms with his Letter to our World intiative. Inspired by his father's love of [stamp collecting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-releases-for-2025), Rodriguez recreated a map of the world using nothing but [postage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-stamps). Each country on the map is made up of stamps that are indigenous to that region. Humans are united in a quest for happiness. Rodriguez believes that the best advice can come from unexpected sources. With his stamp-clad map in tow, Rodriguez aspires to [travel the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler) and ask people all over to write their best advice for a happier life. You can get involved by emailing Rodriguez with your idea of happiness at lettertoourworld@gmail.com. A poignant and profound way to find common ground in the human experience, the Letter to our World project is an enlightening and uplifting undertaking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stamp-clad Maps:** Using stamps to create maps can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art and design industry. - **Celebrating Happiness:** Promoting happiness through artistic initiatives can create new opportunities for the tourism and travel industry. - **Collective Wisdom:** Harnessing the wisdom of diverse individuals can lead to disruptive innovation in the personal development and self-help industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can capitalize on the unique and visually captivating concept of stamp-clad maps. - **Tourism and Travel:** Incorporating happiness-focused initiatives like the Letter to our World project can enhance the tourism and travel experience. - **Personal Development and Self-help:** Utilizing collective wisdom and advice from diverse individuals can revolutionize the personal development and self-help industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Global Pixel Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace.md) - [Pride-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/places-of-pride.md) - [Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ansel-adams.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Community-Driven Public Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-face-local-updates.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md)