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Compress distances: Avoid unnaturally long gaps to improve clarity.
Balance aesthetics and accessibility: A design that is pleasing to the eye must also be easy to read.
Ensure logical arrangement: Grouping stations and maintaining horizontal text were prioritized to facilitate readability.
The Design Process
The evolution of the design began with rough sketches focusing on tram lines and metro configurations. The initial concept of a circular metro line proved too congested, prompting the designer to consider rounded rectangles and 45-degree angles to ease congestion and improve overall readability.