# Stamp Maps Marc Alcock Creates Postage World Map By Rachel | Published 2009-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-alcock-map-world-stamp References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/23522/) & [marcalcock](http://www.marcalcock.co.uk/html/stamp.html) When Marc Alcock bought a collection of [world stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/places-of-pride) on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-camp) for $5, he decided to create a world map using the stamp from each country as the country. The [stamp world map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/route-66-centennial) by Marc Alcock must have taken some serious time and patience, but the map came out looking cool and colorful. The stamp map has all the countries in their place, and it’s a cool use for a generally unused item. The poor otherwise forgotten stamp has found a new life! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling Stamps:** Using stamps for creative purposes beyond mailing letters and packages. - **Personalized Cartography:** Creating unique maps using non-traditional materials or methods. - **Sustainability in Design:** Incorporating repurposed materials in design projects to promote environmental responsibility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts and Crafts:** Providing supplies and resources for individuals to create unique art pieces using unconventional items. - **Travel and Tourism:** Offering personalized maps for travelers, highlighting their specific travels and destinations in a unique and creative way. - **Sustainability and Environmental Sciences:** Developing innovative methods for creating sustainable design projects that incorporate repurposed materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Blockchain Postage Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crypto-stamps.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [Waterfall-inspired Stamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-design.md) - [Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ansel-adams.md) - [Thematic Postal Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-releases-for-2025.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Postage Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-stamps.md) - [Engaging Travel Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-maps.md) - [Turtles-Inspired Stamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-sea-turtles.md)