# Stitched Subway Systems Tomofumi Yoshida Sews a Public Transit Map into an Arduino Mega Shield By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-22 | Updated 2011-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomofumi-yoshida References: [adafruit](http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2011/07/20/tokyo-metro-map-stiched-into-an-arduino-mega-shield/) It is hard to imagine what a little embroidery thread and a little bit of gadgetry will get you, but artist Tomofumi Yoshida has taken that challenge on in full. His [stitched subway system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting) was crafted with an [Arduino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-and-make-kit) MEGA shield that lights up and represents the Tokyo transit map. [Electronic embroidery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing) is a great new artistry that promotes creativity and cultivates a different skill not normally used in creating art. To create any of these art pieces, you need to combine traditional embroidery techniques with a few electronic components. Tomofumi Yoshida's creative craft combines the artistic skill needed to create and embroider, while his more mathematical skills come in handy to make sure the Arduino MEGA shield lights up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electronic Embroidery:** This trend combines traditional embroidery techniques with electronic components, opening up new possibilities for creative expression. - **Art-tech Fusion:** The fusion of art and technology, like Tomofumi Yoshida's stitched subway system, creates unique and innovative artworks. - **Skill Diversification:** The combination of artistic and mathematical skills, as demonstrated by Yoshida, highlights the potential for professionals to diversify their skill sets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the integration of electronic components into traditional art practices. - **Textile and Fashion:** In the textile and fashion industry, electronic embroidery could revolutionize the way fabrics are embellished and customized. - **Education and Training:** The education and training sector can incorporate electronic embroidery as a skill development opportunity, bridging art and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Interactive Weaved Jacquard Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dung-dkar-cloak.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Subway-Lined Waved Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuyuanwan.md) - [Astronomy Embroidery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-map-11-hoop-kit.md) - [Game Style Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map.md)