NYC Subway Maps - Massimo Vignelli

One of Massimo Vignelli legacies is his NYC Subway System signage. The comprehensive visual design system includes Helvetica typeface and an iconic colour scheme for the subway’s various lines. His purpose was to help passengers navigate the subway without confusion by having a minimal amount of information needed at each step of their journey. His motto, “if you can design one thing, you can design everything.” Adjust design to accommodate different cultural interpretations. (Hillery (2019)

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Reference and citation

Hillery (2019 July 26) found that "How Vignelli’s Design Still Influences NYC’s Subway Maps Today". Retrieved from https://medium.com/nightingale/how-vignellis-design-still-influences-nyc-s-subway-maps-today-63159e8845c9