Back in 1999, Railtrack commissioned UK-based design consultancy Lloyd Northover to create graphic badges that represent 14 major stations in the UK.
In the ‘National Rail Identity’ project, each circular badge had its own symbol that represent either the station architecture, the vicinity, or historical associations—for wandering wayfarers to more easily identify their location.
According to Creative Review, Lloyd Northover co-founder John Lloyd said that the symbols were to “enhance and communicate the distinct personality of each of the major stations”.
From Edinburgh Castle and Gatwick Airport, to Paddington Station and King’s Cross Station, check out the beautiful, condensed graphic symbols:
http://designtaxi.com/news/357722/B...ols-That-Represent-UK-s-Major-Metro-Stations/
What do people think? I rather like them, especially Euston, Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester.
Were they widely used, and are these still in use anywhere? I must confess I haven't noticed any at Euston.