nlogax
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Dark blue backgrounds with white text was one of the initial options for the new signage that ultimately didn't get chosen during the public testing.
This article talks through the reason for changing from the current TOC signage, why it was important and how they went about it. It also shows the 3 early concepts near the end, with the black and white and (at the time) New Rail Alphabet option being favoured which was developed further with the new typeface and a lot of refining.
https://thebeautyoftransport.com/20...ayfinding-signage-and-rail-alphabet-2-part-1/
Very interesting article - thank you Harry. I wasn't aware of the New Transport option. In comparison with RA2 I think not using it was the right choice. Not enough presence and too finicky with the rounded sign detail which doesn't really add anything outside of the typeface itself.