# Low-Tech Zoomable Maps Map Squared Unfolds to Detailed Areas By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/map-squared References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/cliff-kuang/design-innovation/very-low-tech-zoomable-map) & [thezoomablemap](http://www.thezoomablemap.com/buy-london-map.html) Although there are many gadgets out there (i.e. the ever-advanced [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macroscope-2)) that can help us [navigate through any city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapisy), sometimes it breaks down or we can’t afford it or we’re simple not tech savvy; enter Map Squared. Providing a low-tech zoomable option for travelers (or anyone for that matter), Map Squared features a [unique folding system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurzen-zip) that zooms into particular areas as you unfold. For more details about Map Squared visit the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Low-tech Zoomable Maps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable and user-friendly low-tech alternatives for navigation. - **Traveler's Essentials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative products and services that cater to the needs of travelers who prefer low-tech options. - **Affordable Mapping Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cost-effective mapping solutions for individuals who cannot afford advanced gadgets or are not tech-savvy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce low-tech navigation options customized for the travel and tourism industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate low-tech mapping solutions into the consumer electronics market. - **Printing and Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize innovative folding and zooming technologies in the printing and stationery industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photo-Sharing Memory Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorymaps.md) - [City Navigation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-path.md) - [Interactive Mapping Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-map.md) - [AI Map-Making Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapstory.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md) - [Screen-Free Wandering Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenfree-wandering.md) - [Transformational Cell Phone Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-tools.md) - [Map-Inspired Fleece Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplorer-maps.md) - [Satellite Image Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/map-guessing.md)