Subway Ride Illustrations

The Instagram Page 'Subway Doodles' Makes Transport Look More Creative

The Instagram page Subway Doodles is changing the way people interpret the monotonous and occasionally stressful act of commuting.

Ben Rubin is the artist behind the page and takes pictures of typical scenes that are seen daily on the New York Subway while he is commuting. He then transforms the those scenes by drawing monsters and characters next to, or on top of, people riding the subway. The interesting illustrations often show the monsters interacting with commuters -- embracing them, eating them alive, reading books over their shoulders or actively making statements on people's use of technology.

The creative Subway Doodles page allows people to reimagine how they interpret daily activities that they have come to consider tedious.

Creative Commuting
Opportunity to transform mundane commuting experiences through artistic expression and interaction.
Illustrative Interpretation
Using illustrations to reimagine and add a unique perspective to daily activities.
Interactive Art
Creating artwork that invites participation and engagement with the audience.

Industries Being Reshaped

Transportation
Introducing artistic elements into the transportation industry to enhance passengers' experiences.
Art and Design
Exploring new ways of integrating illustrations and creative expression into everyday life.
Social Media
Leveraging platforms like Instagram to share and promote interactive art projects.
SCORE
5.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 88%
Activity 71%
Freshness 8%

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