Lovely project by the guys at Trace Media.
Not dissimilar to some of the other projects featured on Visual Everything earlier, the interactive maps track data from social uploads, initially concentrating on Flickr data.
Unlike some of the other projects previously featured, the team there have built interactive capability into the product that allows you to alter the visual appearance of the maps, select time periods and filter tags. Have a play with the Tokyo version.
It provides and insight into what people are talking about, viewing and sharing around the global cities.
Outside of the obvious role this has for highlighting tourist hot spots in large cities, it could have a powerful role in documenting events unfolding.
Great work Trace Media.
