I was reflecting on a transportation system project from Sign & Symbol when I came across this image at Visual Complexity’s web site. I remember struggling with settling for a shallow and uninteresting map design for a Las Vegas project.

This kind of design reminds me that yes, information does need to be understandably organized. But, who says there can’t be some fun in it? This dense design by Paula Scher sparkles with paths, points and routes while providing amazing texture and color. This kind of work convinces me that every goal can be realized in ways that rival standard execution.

I’m inspired. I hope you are, too.

http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/project.cfm?id=522