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# Subway-Inspired Media Charts
This Infographic Visualizes Digital Media Through Transportation Maps

By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-19 | Social Media
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/media-chart
References: [smartinsights](http://www.smartinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Digital-media-tubemap.jpg)

This digital media chart is a visual interpretation of the way online media works. The creators have illustrated the associations by using a [subway map design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-map), which is visually creative and very informative. The [infographic features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infography-v2) search engine optimization (SEO), websites, social media, customer relationship management (CRM), pay per click advertising (PPR) and analytics all laid out in a cohesive map outline.

The chart is a great way to help [social media newbies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-kit) grasp the digital media world in a more comprehensive manner. It can be used as a personal guide or a digital media course to help Internet users understand how the digital business world is unfolding online.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Transportation-inspired Data Visualization:** Using transportation maps as a design inspiration for data visualizations to enhance understanding.
- **Comprehensive Digital Media Guides:** Creating comprehensive and visually appealing digital media guides for social media newbies.
- **Creative Use of Infographics:** Innovating on traditional infographics by using creative design elements like subway maps.

### Where This Applies

- **Digital Marketing:** Creating visually appealing and easy-to-understand digital media guides for social media novices.
- **Data Analytics:** Utilizing creative data visualization techniques to enhance data comprehension.
- **Graphic Design:** Innovating on traditional infographic design through the use of unique and creative design elements.

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