Field and Cartwright – ANOTHER NEW DESIGN FOR AN OLD MAP 2019

Description

Authored by respected cartography experts Kenneth Field (Esri Inc) and William Cartwright (RMIT Melbourne), this concise three-page paper presents a bold re-imagining of the iconic London Underground map. Dating from approximately 2019-2020, its academic, two-column format is enhanced by four illustrative figures, including a unique ‘peg board’ physical prototype and subsequent 2D and 3D digital renderings of the proposed design. The document challenges long-held principles of the original Beck map, arguing for a design that better reflects current geographical relationships, accommodates above-ground points of interest, and addresses network congestion. With a strong foundation in established cartographic practice and a clear methodological approach, this paper offers a significant and trustworthy contribution to the ongoing debate about effective transit map design, inviting critical engagement with its innovative solution.