"From the point of view of a circle, there is nothing special about these angles, and the results suffered from having elements that communicated with each other poorly. "Unfortunately, these grafted the new shape onto standard Henry Beck schematic map rules: horizontal and vertical straight lines, and 45 degree diagonals. On the circular design, Mr Roberts said: "In December 2012, the final section opened for London's new Overground loop, and a number of designers were proposing maps making extensive use of circles to emphasise the new orbital connections. READ MORE: Night Tube map: First-look at London Underground night service ![]() However his 'In Circles' map dramatically alters the way we look at the Tube line. Stingemore, Underground map designer from 1926 to 1932. Many of his designs are gorgeous and distinctive, in different art styles. Diagrammatic map of the London Underground railway network, circa 1933. Maxwell Roberts, creator of Tube Map Central, is a psychologist who has researched into human intelligence and inference he uses that knowledge to create and design maps, as well as conducting usability studies to test them. Many alternative Tube Map designs have been created over the years, and we have a few special designs to show you, including an Art Deco map, a circular map, and even a stunning Night Tube map for when it comes into effect later this year. ![]() Are you bored of the traditional Tube Map, or do you find it confusing and cluttered? The London Underground map: The design that shaped a city by Maggie Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Features 0 comments It looks like a cross between an electric circuit diagram and a Mondrian painting but the London Underground map also revolutionised design.
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