Whether looking at the transit map for Toronto, New York or Tokyo, one will find that each of the way-finding systems are incredibly graphic in their design.
Serving as the inspiration behind countless art works, fashions and spatial accents, these transit map designs celebrate the topography of urban landscapes.
Memorable examples from this list include Jimmy Choo's limited edition Candy clutch that is adorned with a graphic of Toronto's TTC subway map. The statement accessory was designed in a limited edition set that celebrates the brand's newly-opened Toronto store, located in Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
Another fan favorite from this list of metro map designs is Ray Ban's limited edition subway Wayfarer model that is adorned with a print of New York's iconic underground transit system.
25 Transit Map Design Finds
From Elegant Commuter Couture to Typographic Metro Art Pieces:
Jana Pijak — Aug 29, 2014 — Art & Design
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Subway Patterned Legwear
The NYC Subway Map Printed Tights Can Help Tourists Around the Big Apple
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Subway Map Typography
Pauline Detavernier Used European Transit to Create Colorful Alphabets
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Metro Map Glasses
The Ray-Ban Wayfarer 'Subway' Shades Provide Direction
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Minimalist Typographic Subway Maps
Fadeout Design Creates Pared Down Public Transit Art
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E-Paper Clothes
Lunar BLU Jacket Display
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Touchscreen Transit Maps
Eye Stop Bus Shelter is the Best Route to a Better City
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Ceiling-Mounted Subway Maps
GPS System Pinpoints Location on Subway Car Ceilings
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Medieval Subway Maps
Michael Tyznik's Map of Westeros Imagines Transit Routes Between Kingdoms
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Globe-Trotting Tarpaulins
The Izola Map Shower Curtain Will Make Your Bathroom Charted Territory
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Subway-Inspired Media Charts
This Infographic Visualizes Digital Media Through Transportation Maps
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Toy Brick Subway Maps
A Series of LEGO Maps for the London Underground are Made Entirely of Toys
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Navigation Aiding Neckties
The Bluebelland Map Tie Hides a Silken Subway Map on its Underside
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Augmented Reality Transit Maps
An App Lets You Interact With NYC Subway Map Data Visualization
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Transit Map Jewelry
NYC Metro Cuffs Make Navigating the Big Apple Easy
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Graffiti Map Makeovers
'Map Quest' From Dirty Pilot Redesigns NYC Subway Maps
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Toronto Commuter Couture
Jimmy Choo's TTC Clutch Will Be Available at Their Yorkdale Location
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Anatomical Subway Maps
Sam Loman Reimagines the Human Body
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Typographic Transit Maps
TRNSPRTNATION Uses Words to Guide Commuters Around Major Cities
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Topographically Accurate Transit Maps
Corrected Subway Maps are Made to Fit an Internet Format
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Soulful Subway Maps
City Railway System by Zero Per Zero Captures the Heart of the Metropolis
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Subway Skirts
The NYC Map Dress is Fashionable and Direction-Friendly
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Gamer Recreated Transit Maps
Dave Delisle Recreates Washington's Metro Sytem as a Mario Map
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Cycling Tour Subway Maps
This Tour De France Map is Styled to Look Like the London Underground
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Stitched Subway Systems
Tomofumi Yoshida Sews a Public Transit Map into an Arduino Mega Shield
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Visual Show-Inspired Displays
Saks Fifth Avenue Transforms its NYC Flagship for Just Like That
Luxury Retail Expansions
Chanel Expands Its Presence at the Yorkdale Shopping Center in Toronto
Watercolor-Inspired Activewear Garments
The Patagonia Moon Tripper Pattern Has a Funky Flow
Limited-Edition City-Inspired Capsules
Marc Jacobs Reimagines 'The City Capsule Collection'
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The Acne Studios flagship store in Tokyo is eye-catching
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Chanel Fall 2025 is Elevated and Captivating
Color Study Timepieces
Tonester x D1 Milano Watch Collection Translates Architectural Color
Minimalist Repairable Suitcases
The Bellroy Transit Carry-On is Streamlined and Sustainable
Elegant Everyday Bag Designs
The Fendi Way Handbag Collection is Luxurious and Ultra-Chic
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Ultraviolet Topographic Passports
The New Switzerland Passport Was Designed by RETINAA
Organization-Forward Travel Collections
Cadence Expands Its Stylish and Functional Parcel System
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Bold Graffiti Printed Totes
Marc Jacobs Reprises the Stephen Sprouse x Marc Jacobs Tote Bag
Accessible Urban Furniture Designs
The 'T ‘able' Urban Furniture Concept is Inclusive
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Universal Icon Exhibitions
The Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs Explores Language Without Words
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Digitally Enhanced Shopping Experiences
The Ray-Ban Boutique Opened at Royalmount Shopping Complex
Motorsport-Inspired Travel Accessories
Porsche Canada Released a Spring Lifestyle Collection
City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign Celebrates London
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Thoughtfully Designed Fashion Boutiques
Maison Margiela Establishes Its Canadian Retail Presence
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Luxuriously Modern Hospitality Designs
Transit Studio Redesigns Le Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa
Angular Metallic Mouse Designs
The Aluminum Mouse by Jocelyn Graphism is Simple Yet Eye-Catching
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Timeless Patterned Textile Capsules
The Met Joins the Brand to Launch a Chilewich Collection
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Internet Icon Accessory Design
Finder Icon Backpack Reimagines macOS's Desktop Icon as a Wearable
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Groundbreaking Public Transit Models
Argo Debuts a Vertically Integrated Smart Transit System
Playful Handcrafted Tote Designs
Vivienne Westwood's Made in Kenya City Totes are Vibrant
Heritage Print Travel Ranges
The Patricia Nash Designs Travel Collection is Thoughtfully Designed
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
Native Art Retail Designs
Clairoux Designs the Wachiya Boutique in Montreal
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors
Atelier Sun Designs the Luxe Suite 115 Cocktail Bar
Destination-Driven Travel Pieces
The Ritz-Carlton x Kilometre Paris Reimagines Iconic Places
Maximalist Micro Cafés
Studio BANAA Maximalist Voyager Craft Coffee Micro-Café Filled with Color
Minimalist Café Interiors
The 12 Matcha Café Has Bold Green Accents and Japanese Influences
Artistic Seating Installations
Tom Dixon x Coalesse Unveiled a Custom Upholstered Seating
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs
Jhanyar Designs the New GaGeeNang Collection
Luxury Leather Accessories Collections
Montegrappa Releases the AMB-ITION Collection
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Whimsical Toronto Luggage Stores
Ste Marie Creates a Dreamy Interior Space for Monos Store
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Illustrator-Centric Brand Partnerships
Uniqlo's UTme! Program and Lauren Martin Partner
Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces
Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
Automated Light-Rail System Designs
Céragrès Helped with the Development of REM in Montreal
Vibrant Public London Fountains
Neon Introduces a Sculptural Water Feature in London
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Luxury Designer Travel Guides
Louis Vuitton Introduced a New Format for its City Guide Resorts
Urban Geometric Totes
Bao Bao Issey Miyake MAP Bags Expand Modular Design with Fresh Forms
Sparkling Sandwich-Shaped Rings
The Subway Baguette Ring Honors the Classic B.M.T.® Sandwich
Seasonal Streetwear Collections
Pyra Scenic Route SS25 Collection Introduces Graphic-Led Apparel
Illustrated Streetwear Capsules
Wasted Youth x TAPPEI Introduces New Artwork Across Apparel
Traffic Light-Inspired Benches
Muddycap's Traffic Light Bench Mimics a Street Signals
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Visionary Architectural Pier Strategies
Ruxuan Zheng and Haoyuan Wang Debut 'City on the Loop'
Stylish Basketball Athlete Uniforms
The Toronto Tempo Reveals Its 2026 Athlete Uniforms
Airport Terminal Galleries
The NOMAD Abu Dhabi Converts a Terminal into an Gallery Space
Iconic Cartographic Products
Rand McNally Debuts the Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial
Unique City-Based Culinary Tours
Tasty Tours Expands Its Lavish Culinary Tour Offerings in Toronto
Sophisticated Parisian-Inspired Luggage Designs
Lipault Caters to Style-Minded Globetrotters
Transportation Network Wayfinding Technologies
Bee Network Implements GoodMaps Wayfinding Tech
Gothic Football Capsules
adidas x Thug Club Spring 2026 Collection Mixes Football and Streetwear
NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Playful CHESS NYC Set
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Luggage Personalization Stickers
Monos Launched City-Inspired Destination Stickers
Minimalist Canvas Sneakers
V.A. Tokyo x fragment design x Converse Reworks All Star & Jack Purcell
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Hyper-Realistic Premium Eyewear Stores
Gentle Monster Opens its First Canadian Flagship in Toronto
Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel
The Dark Knight Collection Unveils Film-Themed Streetwear by YoungLA
Urban Runner Hubs
Seoul's Runner's Bases Add Value to Unused Subway Spaces
Art-Led Cocktail Collaborations
MO BAR Singapore Introduced The City of Art Menu
Archive Graphic Tees
Dover Street Market x Nike Launch Vintage Graphic Tees Collection
Large-Scale Culinary Destinations
Toronto's Waterworks Food Hall Celebrates the City's Tapestry
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Toronto Pizzeria Interior Design
MRDK Designs the North of Brooklyn Pizzeria Interiors
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Lie-Flat Night Bus Seats
Twiliner Reimagines European Night Travel with Hotel-Grade Sleeping Seats
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Sleek Modern Bag Collections
Diesel and Eastpak Launch Trompe L’oeil Bags with Denim Illusions
Neighborhood Stationery Boutiques
Moleskine Debuts Community-Focused Concept Store In Manhattan
Visual Journey Mapping
Travel Map Video Turns Routes Into Shareable Animated Stories
Pixelated Runway Displays
Fendi Works Together with Marc Newson for a Dynamic Set at Ss26
Skyline Ryokan Retreats
Nobu Hotel Toronto Brings a Japanese-Inspired Sanctuary into Residentials
Digital Out-Of-Home Media Networks
The Toronto Port Authority Debuts Project at Billy Bishop
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Painting-Inspired Electrical Outlet Designs
22 System Introduced Six New Color Options
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
Refined Residential Architecture Projects
Min Design Tackles Constrained Urban Spaces
Text-Forward Fashion Capsules
Veronica Beard Taps Thomas Lélu for a Witty Spring Collaboration
Urban Modular Outerwear
TNF Urban Exploration FW2025 Has Modular Layering and Architectural Tech
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
City Navigation Tools
Open Path Map Helps You Navigate Mega Cities Like a Local
Gallery-Like Retail Floors
Tutto Bene Redesigns Globus Basel Fashion and Private Shopping Floors
Stylish Shopping Trolleys
Roulette Carts Transforms Grocery Shopping with Designer-Like Trolleys
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Dual Interior Design Concepts
Design Next Agency Was Recognized for Its Work on the Duo
Public Airport Seating Designs
Alexamder Lotersztain Designs the Gateway Collection
Mediterranean-Inspired Luggage Capsules
TUMI Has Unveiled the Mediterranean Escape Collection
Retro Sandwich Diners
The Renzo Sandwich Shop Embraces Vintage Diner Aesthetics with Modern Craft
Digital Trip Planning Platforms
The Sound Transit Agency Debuts the Sound RideGuide
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories
Asprey Studio Designs the Esc Kets Featuring Icon Graphics
Celebratory Anniversary Exhibitions
K-Way Celebrates 60 Years with an Immersive Display in Milan
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Manchester Street Legacy Clothing
The Northern Quarter Series Channels Football Heritage
Accessible Tactile Maps
Switchyard Park in Bloomington is Now More Accommodating
Accessibility-Focused Railway Maps
East Midlands Railway Debuts a Set of Accessibility Maps
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Travel Guide Apps
Britmap Maps York’s History With Interactive Location Based Insights
Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors
Baggage Claim Mirrors Capture Airport Carousel in Layered Glass
Balanced Retail Atmosphere
The Capitamall Skyview Reimagines the Mall as an Immersive Urban Street
Urban Material Design Collections
Clarke & Clarke Metropolitan Collection Explores Bold Textiles
Anniversary Design Shows
Tiptoe 10 Years Celebrates Its Iconic Table Leg Through 10 Designer Works
Textured Glass Landmarks
Helsinki Design and Architecture Museum Designed as Clear Public Pavilion
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Cultural Exhibition Spaces
Espace Gabrielle Chanel by Kazunari Sakamoto Blends Art and Heritage
Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps
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