Field – ANOTHER NEW DESIGN FOR AN OLD MAP 2019

Description

Authored by renowned cartographer Kenneth Field, this 14-page article, published on April 8, 2019, offers a critical re-evaluation and ambitious redesign of the London Underground map. Building on his academic critique of existing transit mapping conventions, Field meticulously details his iterative design process, from physical pegboard models to digital iterations. The document is richly illustrated with historical maps, process images, and various conceptual renderings of his new 2D and experimental 3D axonometric map. It proposes a cleaner, more geographically informed schematic that integrates elements like the River Thames, challenging traditional approaches and exploring a fresh aesthetic for urban transport networks from a trusted expert in the field.