Taipei Metro Map
2020As the backbone of the city's public transport system, the Taipei Metro has seen numerous expansions over the past two decades. While these extensions have improved accessibility for passengers, the original route map's outdated layout has become less efficient as a navigation tool. This project seeks to redesign the map, focusing on enhancing its legibility and usability.
To address the current issues that contribute to a poor and often frustrating user experience, every element of the map was systematically reviewed and categorised. This allowed the creation of a structured infographic system, ensuring all components are presented in a consistent visual language.
A grid system was employed as the foundation to map out the network and refine the design of the lines and stops. Typefaces with improved legibility were chosen to enhance clarity compared to the original selections, while the supporting elements—such as colours, icons, and legends—were refreshed. Softer colour tones were introduced, and a clear hierarchy was established, displaying only the essential information.
The result is a route map that significantly improves the readability of metro-related information, striking a balance between topological accuracy and visual clarity. Additionally, its systematic design ensures future extensions can be easily accommodated.
*This is an unofficially project; please refer to the Medium article for full research.
作為一個城市的核心大眾運輸系統，台北捷運在過去二十年多年間歷經了多次擴展。這些發展強化了便利性的同時，其路線圖卻由於布局過時不再能有效率地傳達路網資訊。在此背景下，本專案旨在重新設計台北捷運路線，並著眼於提升其閱讀效率。
為了解決目前圖面過於雜亂導致的不良閱讀體驗，地圖中的每個元素都經過一再的的審視及分類，以確保所有元件以一致的視覺語言呈現。建立一個系統化資訊圖表的同時，也為未來路網的更新留下伏筆。
路線圖的基礎元素，包含路網、車站圖示等皆在網格系統中建立；文字方面也選擇了相較原版本更具閱讀性的字體作為新方案。輔助元素如顏色、圖標、圖例表也經過了更新，採用更為柔和的色調、並建立了明確的資訊階級，只呈現關鍵的必要資訊。
*本作品為非官方研究，完整研究請參閱 Medium 平台之文章。
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