Creatively Folded Cartography

Origami Map Were Made to Prompt Business's Google Maps Registration

It's a campaign such as this one, involving origami maps, that will certainly succeed in getting the attention it seeks. Devised by Bakken Design, this series of crafty images appeals to folks far beyond the primary audience, making it the ideal idea for getting picked up by social media.

The goal behind the Google Maps origami was to encourage small businesses to register with Google Maps. To speak to a variety of different industries, the creative team produced folded paper sculptures of a coffee cup for cafés, a creased chef hat for restaurants, pleated bouquets of petals for florists, and more.

While apparently constructed from paper, the modelled material bears a discernible likeness to the look of those familiar digital maps. To crown each creation is the iconic red tag that pinpoints a precise location.

Origami Marketing
Using origami as a creative and attention-grabbing marketing tool.
Social Media Amplification
Leveraging social media platforms to amplify marketing campaigns and reach a wider audience.
Localized Advertising
Tailoring marketing efforts to specific industries and targeting small businesses in particular.

Industries Being Reshaped

Hospitality
Opportunity for restaurants, cafés, and other hospitality businesses to use unique marketing strategies like origami maps to attract customers and boost their online presence.
Retail
Opportunity for retailers and specialty shops to creatively promote their businesses through visually engaging marketing initiatives.
Creative Services
Opportunity for creative agencies and marketing firms to offer unique and customized marketing solutions, such as origami-themed campaigns, to clients across various industries.
SCORE
3.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 37%
Activity 62%
Freshness 8%

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