# Architectural Stamp Sets The 'Stampville' Set of Stamps Inspires the Creation of 2D Villages By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-of-stamps References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/04/stampville.html) & [papress](http://www.papress.com/html/product.details.dna?isbn=9781616896010) While there are plenty of [architectural playsets that encourage building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright) with physical 3D blocks, this set of stamps inspires one to create in a different way. 'Stampville' is the name of a stamp set that contains 25 rubber stamps and two colored ink pads, which can be used to build an entire village on paper. Rather than featuring pre-made house-shaped stamps, the Stampville set includes a variety of shapes and patterns that can be used to make an infinite number of designs. This low-tech set boasts appeal for both kids and adults who want to test their skills as a planner, designer and architect by creating their own imaginative world. This new set of stamps sold by the [Princeton Architectural Press](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princeton-university-art-museum) hails from French-born illustrator Aurelien Debat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stampville:** The Stampville set of stamps encourages creativity and imagination by allowing users to build entire villages on paper using a variety of shapes and patterns. - **Low-tech Playsets:** The rise of low-tech playsets like Stampville presents opportunities for toy manufacturers to tap into the nostalgia and simplicity of traditional play experiences. - **Architectural Creativity:** Stampville inspires individuals of all ages to explore their skills in planning, design, and architecture, creating new opportunities for creative workshops and educational programs. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The Stampville set and similar low-tech playsets open up new avenues for toy manufacturers to create innovative products that bridge the gap between digital and physical play experiences. - **Arts and Crafts:** Stampville's popularity highlights the demand for arts and crafts supplies and kits that offer unique and customizable design elements, providing opportunities for arts and crafts retailers to expand their offerings. - **Education:** Stampville can be utilized in educational settings to foster creativity, spatial reasoning, and design thinking, presenting opportunities for educational institutions and learning centers to incorporate such tools into their curriculum. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Typography Stamp Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockface.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arckit-100-sqm.md) - [Green Community Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arckit-greenscape-village.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Thematic Journaling Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-journal-stamp-set.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Screen-Free 3D Building Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-building-puzzle.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md) - [City-Focused Postcard Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-series.md)