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Harry Beck designed the first London Underground Map
In 1931.The type found on the map is Johnston’s Railway Type, and was designed by Edward Johnston in 1916. It was simplifying complex forms and made maps very legible to read. There was a clear use of grids with his perfection towards clean and precise lines. The use of bright colors made it simple to navigate throughout the map without getting lost. There were no unnecessary elements in Becks design. Beck’s design was very functional and easy to follow. He used only what needed to be used. With bright colors and simplistic lines, he allowed readers to be able to quickly follow the map. I found the Becks map was a very good design. It might not have been as accurate but it was definitely easier to follow. This map was both functional and readable. Its simplicity made it a truly successful piece.
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