Concept of the Vienna U-Bahn Map

Navigating a metro system should be intuitive, efficient, and visually clear

Context: A self-initiated redesign of the Vienna U-Bahn map, exploring clarity, typographic hierarchy, and simplified routing logic

Challenge: Create a cleaner, more intuitive representation of Vienna’s underground network while maintaining geographic coherence and system identity

This redesign of the Vienna U-Bahn map was inspired by the structural clarity of the Moscow Metro map — aiming to bring the same level of precision and balance to Vienna’s transit system

How it was built

• Redesigned line geometry with uniform angles and reduced overlap

• Applied a custom typographic system for station names, ensuring consistent spacing and direction

• Color-coded lines based on the official palette, with refined contrast for better screen and print use

• Simplified transfer node visuals for faster route planning at a glance

My role & solution

• Concept design and full execution of layout

• Integrated visual rhythm across dense and sparse areas without compromising legibility

• Used real transport data as a base, then restructured for user-centric flow

This concept is not affiliated with Wiener Linien — it’s a personal design study, created out of passion for urban navigation systems. The redesign has sparked discussion on Reddit. Though unofficial, the map demonstrates strong design system thinking and public transport UI sensibility — adaptable to real-world wayfinding, motion graphics, or broadcast infographics