Month: September 2014

Reader Question: You’ve Never Reviewed the Actual Tube Map. Why?

September 1, 2014
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Question: I don’t think you’ve ever reviewed the actual tube map. Is there a reason for this? Answer: It’s true – I haven’t reviewed the current official Tube map, although I’ve had plenty to say about various historical and unofficial versions of it. When it comes down to it, I just don’t feel I have much to add to the conversation – it’s one of the most well-known and written about transit maps in the […]

Unofficial Map: Sydney Rail Network (Trains and Light Rail) by Ben Luke

September 1, 2014
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Submitted by Ben, who says: This is my version of the Sydney Trains map. I was inspired to try designing my own version after the introduction of the new official map which I found to be rather uninspiring. I have been learning Illustrator in the process, so thanks to your excellent blog for all the tips and tutorials. I have used a realistic background layer which is distorted to fit around the map but maintains […]