Booth – TRANSIT MAPS 2019 2019

Description

Transit Maps 2019 is a curated roundup of official, unofficial, historical and speculative transit maps from around the world, accompanied by design critiques and ratings. Submissions include local redesigns (Sumy, Dortmund, Copenhagen), creative mash-ups (TriMet as WMATA/BART), official releases (Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, Singapore, Addis Ababa) and historical pieces (LIRR 1976, European rail 1928, Portland 1912). Reviews repeatedly emphasize clarity—mode differentiation, line hierarchy, color contrast, consistent labeling, legibility and color‑blind accessibility—and balance stylistic flair against practical wayfinding. Standouts include a praised Sumy redesign, a clever TriMet homage and a compelling Copenhagen unified concept; weaker entries include Rio’s overly uniform unified map and Paris’s cluttered bus map. Other noted items: richly illustrated but impractical tourist maps (Yalta), label and contrast problems (Norrköping), imaginative future/fantasy projects (Melbourne 2025, Wasatch Front 2050, Kuwait City Metro) and impactful infographics and commissions. Overall, the collection celebrates visual variety while stressing usability and thoughtful critique of design choices.