Uncovering the Evolution of the NYC Subway Map

Published On Tue Apr 29 2025
Uncovering the Evolution of the NYC Subway Map

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Dinamo Editions and the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich have re-released Swiss type designer and educator Walter Käch’s seminal 1949 textbook, “Lettering.”

Exploring NYC Subway Map History

Roger van den Bergh delves into the history of the NYC subway map, from a 1972 beautiful minimalist diagram to a clear and functional navigation tool.

Seeking Out Unique Stories

Stephen Niedzwiecki shares his experiences of seeking out people who move to a different beat, looking forward to the afterparty, and embracing family-style interactions.

Reflecting on the Vietnam War

Steven Heller commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War by reflecting on the conflict's early political ephemera.

How Bill Gates and his partners took over the global Covid ...

David Remnick: A Legendary Career

Since 1998, David Remnick has been the editor of The New Yorker and has written extensively for the magazine. He joins live at the On Air Fest to talk about his legendary life and career. Don't miss The New Yorker Radio Hour, the magazine’s national radio program and podcast hosted by Remnick.

Artistic Collaboration

Illustrator Craig Frazier and photographer Craig Cutler share their collaboration in this week’s prompt.

Embracing Innovation in Design

The baby lifestyle brand showcases their innovative nursing tool, aiming to break societal stigmas associated with breastfeeding.

Exploring Art and Culture

Join Anne Quito in an episode of the "Print is Dead (Long Live Print!)" podcast as she interviews Françoise Mouly, art editor at The New Yorker, and founder of Raw.

History of the New York City Subway Map

Creative Brand Campaigns

Discover how Africa Creative and Black Madre chose a narrative approach for Corona’s new campaign, incorporating hand-carved wood, stop-motion animation, and Caiçara aesthetics.

The Evolution of Nonprofits

Hyperakt’s Deroy Peraza discusses the less obvious moments in a nonprofit’s life when a rebrand should occur, moving beyond the strategic planning cycle.

Celebrating Art and Design

Delve into David Day’s ‘Peculiar Manicule,’ Steven Heller's Proustian moment, and the three-day online festival ‘Fleuron’ celebrating botany and technology.

Remembering Design Legends

Steven Heller pays tribute to the labels for Altes Beer, which produced lager from 1948–1954, and revisits his first formal Q&A with the late Brad Holland.