Transport Network Design System
Public transport maps across major German cities differ widely in design, structure, and layout, with no prior effort to standardize them visually or technically.
This lack of consistency created challenges for integration into digital products, requiring a system that could handle diverse map styles while supporting a coherent user experience.
Development of a unified concept for integrating city-specific transport maps into Deutsche Bahn’s existing design system.
The approach aligned varied visual languages, functional differences, and technical constraints, enabling consistent presentation and scalable system integration without losing the individuality of each network.
Different Cities,
Different Systems
Munich & Hamburg
Before and after uniformisation
