signed vignelli 2012 NYC subway diagrams now available
beatriz cifuentes and yoshiki waterhouse, massimo vignelli's last associates, have formed their own studio and are offering limited-edition signed and unsigned posters of the MTA new york city subway diagram.
superwarmred designs is proud to offer limited-edition signed and unsigned 36″ by 45″ posters of the MTA new york city subway diagram, designed by massimo vignelli and veteran associates beatriz cifuentes and yoshiki waterhouse. printed in vivid pantone and hexachrome inks on acid-free archival cover-weight paper, the revised version reflects the current subway system, colors, and nomenclature. the work is slated to be made part of the permanent collection of the museum of modern art.
each line is shown separately
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design | all images courtesy of superwarmred designs
stops are indicated by individual black dots
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design
detail showing massimo vignelli’s signature
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design
in 2010, vignelli, cifuentes, and waterhouse updated their 2008 redesign of vignelli’s iconic 1972 subway map for digital use within the metropolitan transportation authority‘s weekender website and app. the new diagram was informed by satellite data and rebuilt for greater clarity and legibility.
the 2012 new york city subway diagram is based on the MTA’s weekender website and mobile app
design © metropolitan transportation authority
the map measures 36″ by 45″
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design
superwarmred also plans in early 2015 to release a series of six posters designed by vignelli associates. each composition is a tight crop of the diagram at matching scale. they have been printed in ten pantone inks on acid-free archival cover-weight paper and will be sold as a set.
subway diagram detail series
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design
subway routes are arranged at 45- and 90- degree angles
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design
a series of six posters are being sold
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design
the typeface used is helvetica
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design
the original map was designed by massimo vignelli in 1972
photo © waterhouse cifuentes design
massimo vignelli with beatriz cifuentes and yoshiki waterhouse
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