Australian Photographer Kate Seabrook became enamored with the U-Bahn station signs after moving to Berlin, Germany and started a Tumblr of photographs showing every single one of the stops along each line.
Taking the viewer on a journey through different neighborhoods, the photographer captures the difference in design and typography styles used throughout the stations. Like a trip through time, the photographs display the style trends of the period when the letters where installed, as well as the way in which the walls and lettering have decayed over the years.
By choosing to photograph all of the U-Bahn station signs, Kate Seabrook gives viewers a more personal perspective of Berlin, from the quiet beauty of the city's underground subway system.
Historical Subway Stop Signs
U-Bahn Station Photography Displays the Beauty of the Underground
Trend Themes
1. Typography Style Trends - Opportunity to create innovative designs and typography styles for subway signage that reflect contemporary trends.
2. Preserving Historical Design - Opportunity to preserve and showcase the beauty of historical subway signs through photography and digital platforms.
3. Urban Exploration - Opportunity to explore and document the unique architecture and design of underground subway systems in different cities.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating visually appealing and functional subway signage using modern design techniques.
2. Digital Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity in using digital platforms and social media to showcase and share the beauty of historical subway signs.
3. Travel and Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity in offering unique urban exploration experiences that focus on the architectural and design aspects of underground subway systems.