# Projecting Maps The Maptor Shines On a Wall to Show You the Way By Alexandru Mares | Published 2009-08-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maptor References: [idsa.org](http://www.idsa.org/IDEA2009/gallery/award_details.asp?ID=140) Jinsun Park and Seonkeun Park of [Samsung Art & Design Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-freestyle-ai) (South Korea) came up with this great gadget called the Maptor, an ingenious combination of a [map and projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinemapper-maps) that (predictably) projects the desired map onto any surface. It’s [small (lipstick size)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangbei-n2-mini) and discreet enough to look at the map and be on your way in a few seconds. (Who? Me? Lost? ... No way!) Another great feature is that Maptor has a GPS included, so when you look at the map there will be a big red arrow on the map that points to your current location. If you are a man and you hate asking for directions (like me), this tool is just what the doctor ordered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Projectors:** Developing smaller, more discreet projectors to display information on any surface. - **Integrated GPS:** Combining GPS technology with everyday objects to provide relevant, location-based information. - **Navigation Technology:** Creating tools to make navigation more intuitive and user-friendly for individuals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Designing gadgets with innovative features that enhance the user's experience with common devices. - **Travel and Tourism:** Developing navigation tools that are especially useful for people in unfamiliar places or for people with certain needs (e.g. language barriers). - **Education and Training:** Incorporating navigation tools into training programs or for interactive educational experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Business Professional Presentation Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-projector-concept.md) - [Expressive Side-Display Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-bubble-projector.md) - [Bendy-Legged Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bendylegged-portable-projector.md) - [City Navigation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-path.md) - [Interactive Mapping Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-map.md) - [AI-Powered Productivity Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ai-device.md) - [Neck-Worn Navigational Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loovic.md) - [Modern Compact Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogo4.md) - [Wall-Sketch Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choice-ai.md)