Now hes teamed up with a graphic designer to bring it back to life. Occasional train delay aside, you might never look at riding the subway in the same way ever again. This design was the work of massimo vignelli and bob noorda, who worked for years to improve the mess of a system the ny subway has become. Jan 15, 2020 subway map new york route planner uses the official transport for new york subway map and includes a route planner for help getting around and quick navigation to stations and attractions around new york. From 2006, the late designer shares the story behind his infamous new york subway map and why typographic elegance will prevail. Jun 23, 2014 in 1966, well aware of the masterful milan job and vignellis work as a designer, constantine recommended unimark to the new york city transit authority now known as mta new york city transit. Aug 01, 20 a new map of the new york city subway system designed by john tauranac, who designed the map currently in use, shows lines that do not yet exist, like the second avenue line. Michael hertz, the man most responsible for the design of the current nyc subway map, has died. Additionally, if you are having trouble seeing the map below perhaps because you have disabled javascript in your browser, click here. In june, i spoke with designer david gibson about ways to help pedestrians keep their bearings as they exit a subway station. Metro map maker was inspired by fake public transit systems we wish existed wired and speculative subway maps from our underground future gizmodo. Jabbour felt strongly about offering his design as the official map to replace the current mta map. Massimo vignelli was an italian designer who worked in a number of areas ranging from.
A nerdseye view of new yorks most complex subway stations. Because the subway was originally built by three separate companies, an official map for all subway lines was not created until 1940, when the three companies were consolidated under a single operator. Are the cars the mta uses currently the best for the way we ride the subway. Subway kiosks dont always have maps and not all stations have attended kiosks any more. New york city subway, bus, metronorth and lirr official maps in high quality hd resolution conveniently packaged in one easy to use app. Spearheaded by vignelli, and considered to be one of the most iconic pieces in the history of graphic design, the official 1972 map of the new york subway system was given a mixed reception. As before, you can continue to click to download a pdf version of the map. Current version of new york city subway map first designed by michael hertz associates in 1979. Like the new york city subway system consolidation, decluttering data visuals can. In 20, researchers from operations planning group at nyct submitted their improved design.
Sep 16, 2015 a nerdseye view of new yorks most complex subway stations. Its been over 30 years since the italian designer s new york subway map was axed, but its still a passionate issue. A more cheerful new york subway map the new york times. The current iteration of the new york city subway map dates from a design first published in 1979. They have all the information you need to know about metrocards the card you need to pay and use the subway. The architecture and design buffs at blue crow media have done it again. Following in the footsteps of its concrete new york and art deco new york maps, the publisher has released new york subway. Follow a few simple steps to draw an amazing subway map.
You can find the latest new york today at or in the morning, on the new york times homepage or its new york section. All of official nyc mta transit maps in hd resolution. New york subway system transports over 5 million passengers every weekday and about 3 million passengers each day on the weekend. A good example of this would be a subway map that also shows connecting commuter rail, bus and ferry connections. And its map design is continuously in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Remembering massimo vignelli, acclaimed designer of. Designer massimo vignelli, known for his iconic new york city subway map and american airlines logo, among many other designs, died today at the age of 83. Coronavirus updates were running essential service. The construction is more sturdy than the ones you get free at subway kiosks, but sooner or later it will be outdated. Vignelli also updated his 1972 new york city subway map for an onlineonly version.
Jan 10, 2017 vignelli would later use that typeface in a 1972 map of the new york city subway, itself celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Since the opening many agencies have provided schemes of the subway system. The most famous new york city subway map is the one new yorkers rejected. Step onboard and learn the unconventional approach designers took when creating the 1979 nyc subway map. The latest subway map is below and may take up to 5 seconds to load. A new map of the new york city subway system designed by john tauranac, who designed the map currently in use, shows lines that do not yet exist, like the second avenue line. Jan 08, 2020 if you want to get an idea of the process involved in making this diagram and the obsessions of an amateur graphic designer, think hard about it, and then if you are sure, check my blog for posts named making a subway map starting here in june 2010.
Dec 23, 2019 edraw offers you fresh drawing experience with edgecutting technology. The 1972 vignelli nyc subway map was an attempt at a diagrammatic. The new map is not, however, an official transit system map. Though no longer on city room, new york today continues to appear every weekday morning, offering a roundup of news and events for the city. Designing the new york city subway map urban omnibus. Massimo vignelli explains his iconic 1972 new york city.
Jan 19, 2017 the entire history of the new york city subway system would need its own bookshelf. In 2012, the mta again called on vignelli, this time to design the weekenderthe reductive map indicating changes in service due to maintenance on saturdays and sundaysand is currently offering a 2012 vignellidesigned fullsystem diagram. All new york subway, bus, and rail maps, including. Latest updated version may 23, 2018 march 4, 2019 dnsdr 28523 views nyc, subway map. Dont cheat me, says a heated massimo vignelli during an aigany event earlier this year. Many transit maps for the new york city subway have been designed since the subways.
Architectural designs for new yorks first subway framberger. Massimo vignellis enduring nyc subway legacy curbed ny. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A redesign of the subway map, from one of its designers. The article is interesting but is on the other side of a paywall, so if youre not a subscriber you cant see.
It is a collection of sketches, photographs, and architectural drawin. New york subway map in the style of the london tube diagram. He translates strategies in comprehensive brand identity programs for. I realized that now, just one person using a graphic design program like adobe illustrator had the power to create his own subway map. His redesign is credited with boosting ridership and making the map more visually representative. Every design decision you make should be evaluated against these rules. There is a new york city street map and subway map posted on the wall of almost every subway station, so you can always check on your way in. This week episode is about new york subway, design and fonts. New york subway official mta map of nyc for android free. The court also sanctioned the machines and advertisements of universal custom, a custom which was, on the basis of the courts decision, forever granted to the new york subway. New yorkers can start using a secret subway tunnel under. The new york subway map, though, is probably guilty of trying to do too much at once. Many transit maps for the new york city subway have been designed since the subway s inception in 1904. Eddie jabbour designed the kickmap with ease of use to encourage more people to ride new york citys complex subway system.
New york subway system is getting a new map the new york times. Michael hertz, who helped design new york citys subway. Edraw offers you fresh drawing experience with edgecutting technology. Mta is the government organization that runs all of new york citys public transportation. Mta new york city subway large print edition, with railroad connections jamaicasutphin blvd long island rail road subway airtrain jfk 34 streetherald sq subway city hall subway bklyn bridgecity hall subway 4,5,6 only court stborough hall subway jay stmetrotech subway 2,3 and northbound 4,5 atlantic avbarclays ctr long island rail. Metro map subway infographic design elements software tools. New york subway is the free nyc transit app with the official map from mta. One of his ideas was to put up a new kind of map inside the station. Despite these problems, public response to the architectural designs of the new york subway was generally favorable. Mta maps subway, bus, long island rail road, metronorth. Subway map designer new york city forum tripadvisor. The most interactive nyc subway map youll find covering both new york and staten island the new york subway app completely takes the stress away from travelling around the big apple.
It was only in 1967, after an earlier false start, that the marriage was consummated. A lost design for a nyc subway map, rediscovered citylab. Graphic design legend massimo vignellis nyc subway design. This page present new york city subway map construct with metro map solution in conceptdraw pro software. New subway allows users to reenvision the citys subway map and build a new one to their. Its also possible to extend and change lines on a base map of the. Design principles and objectives for the new subway maps. The new new york city subway map, to be released this month, has brighter colors and a simplified look for easier navigation. New york 2 5 canarsie rockaway pkwy l east 105 st l aqueduct north conduit av a aqueduct racetrack a van siclen av liberty c av ozone park lefferts blvd a 111 st a 104 st a rockaway blvd a 88 st a 80 st a grant av euclid av a c shepherd av c howard beach jfk airport a atlantic av l alabama av j z new lots av b15l jfk airport. New york subway map animation is the best thing youll see all day. The subway map acts as a hybrid combining both diagrammatic and topographic features. The app has over seven million downloads worldwide and includes an easy to use route planner that will help you get from. Design your own new york subway map the new york times.
This map showed possible service patterns upon the completion of several subway lines proposed in the 1968 program for action. Guide map to the architecture, art and design of the new york subway sandra bloodworth, linda tonn, jason woods on. Michael hertz, whose design firms new york city subway map is still in use today, has died. The solution handles designs of any complexity, and the comprehensive library covers all key. Latest updated version may 23, 2018 march 4, 2019 dnsdr 28509 views nyc, subway map this is the latest nyc subway map with all recent system line changes, station updates and route modifications. The new york city subway map is one of the most recognizable pop culture references of the 20th century, visible in all sorts of random objects, from mugs and coasters to shower curtains. Remembering massimo vignelli, acclaimed designer of controversial 1972 subway map may 28th, 2014 massimo vignelli, the influential graphic designer who reimagined the mta new york city transit subway system as a neat grid of colored lines surrounded by a beige ocean, died tuesday in. A rare interview with graphic design legend massimo vignelli. This site has the official subway maps, line maps, train and station information, mta twitter, mta contact information, metrocards, subway safety and popular tourist destinations. That would be massimo vignellis system map from 1972.
Download any map as an image and post it on social media. Aug 03, 2016 i deepened the reach of the l in my version of the 2016 version of new yorks subway. Vignelli would later use that typeface in a 1972 map of the new york city subway, itself celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Vignellis modernist design stressed visual clarity over. Its easy to use and includes the most up to date information from the official metropolitan transportation authority mta making it the perfect nyc subway map. Last night, the museum of the city of new york brought together a panel of new.
New york subway mta map and route planner for ios free. Designers adore the 1972 new york city subway map designed by. New yorkers can start using a secret subway tunnel under central park this december. This is the timeless work of the man who made nycs iconic. This design clearly takes inspiration from the london underground map.
This map was created in conceptdraw diagram using the transport map library from the metro map solution. A must have tool for daily commuting and navigating the big apple for daily commuters or visitors alike. The subway map is one of the most popular tools we provide on our website, and we want to make it as easy and convenient as possible for visitors to the city and new yorkers alike to get the most out of the map online, said paul j. Downloadable maps for new york transit, including subways, buses, and the staten island railway, plus the long island rail road, metronorth railroad and mta bridges and tunnels.
The presentation software was released on q2 2014 and deemed by. Michael hertz, the man largely credited with designing the modern new york city subway map, has passed away at 87. If you want to get an idea of the process involved in making this diagram and the obsessions of an amateur graphic designer. The history of the nyc subway maps offers a specialized area for students of design, who must surely know the name massimo vignelli, the modernist designer who named the dc metro and created the notorious 1972 nyc transit map that, writes the mta metro transit authority, reimagined the mta new york city transit subway system as a neat grid. Practices in architecture program at columbia universitys gsapp. About the project project subway nycproject subway nyc. Save and share your creations with friends every map gets its own unique url. An easy way to design subway map edraw offers you fresh drawing experience with edgecutting technology.
Massimo vignelli, the influential graphic designer who reimagined the mta new york city transit subway system as a neat grid of colored lines surrounded by a beige ocean, died tuesday in manhattan at the age of 83. With over seven million downloads worldwide this nyc subway map is free to download and will help you navigate. New york subway has a long history starting on october 27, 1904. Vignellis nowclassic new york city subway map was first introduced in 1972, following his work on the signage system in the late 1960s.
Making the nyc subway userfriendly through effective visuals. Vignelli, designer of famous subway map, defends his. This is the latest nyc subway map with all recent system line changes, station updates and route modifications. But one of those stories tells how a european designer with his business partneroverhauled the entire nyc subway system, and made it what it is today. Design your perfect subway map with this engrossing game. How to draw metro map style infographics of new york subway. For those who think they have better ways of designing the citys subway system than the mta. Michael hertz, designer of famed nyc subway map, dead at 87. Raleigh dadamo won a contest to design a better diagram for the new york subway.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Use edraw to design a subway map is surely effortless and fast. It lets you add new stations, change lengths, and add text labels and icons easily. Pyramid america new york city subway map cool wall decor art print poster 24x36 inch. New york subway uses the official mta subway map and includes a handy route planner. The new york subway diagram by joseph brennan the latest version, 5. Design your perfect subway map with this engrossing. Like most new yorkers i am constantly amazed and annoyed by the citys subway system, and project subway nyc is a product of this lovehate relationship. Although brand new subway might appeal to someone who enjoyed simcity but who has never set foot in new york city, its targeted primarily at those who actually ride the subway and who might feel invested in what they design. His version colorful lines against a white background, only a nod to geography was in use for much of the 1970s and lives on in the mtas weekender map. Many feel it attempts to convey too much information in a single diagramresulting in a congested, overall ugly design. Mta news remembering massimo vignelli, acclaimed designer.