washingtonspride Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 A new logo I designed for the Washington DC Metrorail System. I took inspiration from this old thread I found while looking at raysox's sports work, and realized that my beloved home city's subway system needed some color to the logo, so this is what i came up with in photoshop. c&c is always welcome and appreciated, if you want to see more than tell me, there is more from where this came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I like it but the grey just looks like it's missing a color. Maybe add purple instead? Also I think it would look better if it was wider and had more of a gem shape, but I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washingtonspride Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, Ark said: I like it but the grey just looks like it's missing a color. Maybe add purple instead? Also I think it would look better if it was wider and had more of a gem shape, but I'm not sure. I left the silver there for the Silver Line, and I don't have an official color code for the MTA's light rail Purple Line which will connect to multiple metro stations. As for addressing your criticisms, I formed it into a diamond shape (I think that's what you meant by gem, right?) and added an official WMATA purple to the lines. c&c is always welcome and appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I meant purple replacing the grey (not a huge fan of the grey but that's on you). I love that gem shape but I think the focus is taken away from M metro as opposed to. the first logo, which is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washingtonspride Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ark said: I meant purple replacing the grey (not a huge fan of the grey but that's on you). I love that gem shape but I think the focus is taken away from M metro as opposed to. the first logo, which is not good. The silver can't go due to it being a line in the metro system, as for emphasizing the M and the metro, there's not much i can do for that, i scaled down the line colors, and made the M and the metro bigger in this version. c&c is always welcome and appreciated -Edit- I just noticed the M mark from where I moved it to while resizing the line colors, sorry for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Oh, I see. That's really nice, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washingtonspride Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 On that note, I'll start going with the line displays. First up, the Red Line. I'm using the old shape first and then I will adapt it into the diamond shape. Small Badge for usage on maps and compact usage on dedicated trains. c&c is always welcome and appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 What is the significance of the downward triangle? Is it because most of the system is subterranean? How would this conflict with any wayfinding? I know from having ridden the Metro (bing-bong-bing-bong STEP!BACK!doorsclosing) that they write out RD for "Red" on their existing signage, but it struck me as...dumb? Why abbreviate a three-letter word by one letter? ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washingtonspride Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 30 minutes ago, the admiral said: What is the significance of the downward triangle? Is it because most of the system is subterranean? How would this conflict with any wayfinding? I know from having ridden the Metro (bing-bong-bing-bong STEP!BACK!doorsclosing) that they write out RD for "Red" on their existing signage, but it struck me as...dumb? Why abbreviate a three-letter word by one letter? The downward triangle has significance in the exact way you guessed, that most of the system is underground, and can be flipped accordingly on the map for an above ground station. The metro already uses terminus names to determine the path you are going towards (example: the station I frequently use, Forest Glen Station, has two platforms separated by which way you wish to go) so wayfinding wouldn't be much of an issue and the map would make sure to indicate very clearly which means up, or down.(given that the map would work this way, because I'm not very confident that that system would be very efficient but it's the main idea.) The plan is to mesh with current metro branding, and keep the brand consistent and familiar with longtime commuters of the metro, and the line iconography is all consistent with two letters (BL, SV, YL, GR, and so on) so its crucial that we keep the iconography consistent so people can recognize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTConcepts Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I hate to be that guy, but maybe an upside down red triangle isn't the best option. "You ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washingtonspride Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 22 hours ago, DTConcepts said: I hate to be that guy, but maybe an upside down red triangle isn't the best option. The point of the triangle is for it to be interchangeable, with any line color being able to replace the red, and also being able to flip the triangle for a station that's above ground. If there are any other shapes you'd like me to try with it, please suggest some. Anyways, onto the next line, the blue line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnclearInitial Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 The color of the downward triangle was also interchangeable in concentration camps, according to the the type of prisoner, the red and pink ones are still used to remember the deceased. Literally any other shape or a triangle in a different direction would be preferable. I’d suggest not ending the sides on a point, instead making it resemble the trapezoid at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I understand all that, but at the same time, you can't call the manager every time you see a downward-pointing triangle somewhere. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washingtonspride Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 After a long while rethinking it, i decided to remake it with the shape of DC! An example of a transfer station is L'Enfant plaza, so I decided to use cubes, instead of triangles for them. Regular station with other railroad transfer, Union Station Feedback always accepted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 It confirms my belief that any DC statehood should involve wrangling Arlington County and Alexandria back for the sake of symmetry and not literally just being one city. But I do like the 45-degree text. It feels fun and dynamic. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I think it gives off a totally different vibe than the original gem-shaped one did. I guess the original design is more universal whereas the new design could only work in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTConcepts Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I like the DC shape a lot better. I would try simplifying it a little, though, just so it'll work on a smaller application. But again, it has a lot more personality and looks better than the original. "You ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Yeah, I agree the new one is too detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I like the incorporation of the geographical shape. But I think there should be an outline in the line colour around the entirety of the shape. Also, there is no need for the line's colour name, given that the colour itself is so prominent. If the line's name is included as a form of accommodation to colour blind people, then that word should be much smaller than the station's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washingtonspride Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 2/1/2021 at 3:30 PM, Ferdinand Cesarano said: I like the incorporation of the geographical shape. But I think there should be an outline in the line colour around the entirety of the shape. Also, there is no need for the line's colour name, given that the colour itself is so prominent. If the line's name is included as a form of accommodation to colour blind people, then that word should be much smaller than the station's name. Here's one based off of your criticisms, I'm not a huge fan myself, but let me know what you guys think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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