The Lineposters Take Transportation Back to the Basics
Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman — January 28, 2012 — Art & Design
References: lineposters & etsy
To get back to the basics of public transportation, Lineposters has broken down complicated, color-coordinating systems, map legends and words to leave nothing but the lines.
The cities that are renowned for their public transportation can often have maps covered in complex diagrams that are hard to read. With these simplistic-designed versions, the maps are more much aesthetically pleasing to look at. While these posters are perfect for interior decoration, it's suggested that one not use it in place of a real map.
Lineposters has covered most of the major cities with iconic transportation such as New York City, London, Tokyo and Chicago. Currently Lineposters is looking to expand further and continue simplifying the many major transport system of the world.
The cities that are renowned for their public transportation can often have maps covered in complex diagrams that are hard to read. With these simplistic-designed versions, the maps are more much aesthetically pleasing to look at. While these posters are perfect for interior decoration, it's suggested that one not use it in place of a real map.
Lineposters has covered most of the major cities with iconic transportation such as New York City, London, Tokyo and Chicago. Currently Lineposters is looking to expand further and continue simplifying the many major transport system of the world.
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic-design Maps - The trend towards simplistic-design maps provides an opportunity for businesses to offer more visually appealing and user-friendly navigation tools for public transportation.
2. Interior Decoration Maps - The trend towards using public transportation maps as interior decoration provides an opportunity for businesses to create decorative elements for households and businesses while also promoting public transportation.
3. Simplifying Complex Systems - The trend towards simplifying complex public transportation systems provides an opportunity for businesses to offer streamlined and user-friendly solutions for navigating cities and public transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design Industry - The trend towards using public transportation maps as interior decoration presents an opportunity for the interior design industry to create decorative products for households and businesses while promoting public transportation.
2. Technology Industry - The trend towards simplifying complex public transportation systems presents an opportunity for the technology industry to create innovative navigation solutions for cities and public transportation systems.
3. Tourism Industry - The trend towards simplifying complex public transportation systems presents an opportunity for the tourism industry to promote public transportation as a convenient way to explore cities and popular destinations.
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