Next time you ride the subway in the Big Apple, keep your eyes peeled for these New York subway compasses. These directional aids have been anonymously spray-painted outside of subway stations to help re-orient travelers.
Apparently the idea for New York subway compasses has been tried before. It was deemed an epic failure, but someone else has obviously thought differently. I like this idea. Many times I have found myself confused after stepping out of the subway station. Wandering aimlessly around to re-orient yourself is never any fun.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Spray Painted Directional Aids
- Opportunity for developing a foolproof directional aid system by using spray paint in different colours for specific destinations.
- Subway Navigation Apps
- Creating mobile apps that help commuters navigate subways in unfamiliar cities effectively.
- Augmented Reality Subway Maps
- Development of AR subway maps that help commuters to easily navigate through the subway system.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Transportation
- Innovation possibilities for developing advanced navigation tools and systems for public transportation networks.
- Mobile App Development
- Designing specialized navigation apps for subways in major cities in the world.
- Technology
- Opportunities for developing technological tools that help commuters navigate unfamiliar subway systems effectively.
