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Otto Vondrak wrote:I'm a graphic designer (for what it's worth) and I think that "edited" sign is damn funny.I was thoroughly impressed with the MBTA's kit of graphics when I first saw the system. It's a clean, bold, direct set. But it's sooooo sloppily applied! The whole thing is so slapdash! Like many aspects of NY's system then (1989) and now, the T seemed so far ahead in it's graphics then, and NY hasleapfrogged it in the 15 years since. NY is *consistent* in its presentation of information, an easy concept to grasp to everyone but whatever weak links in the T who figure they've been around long enough and don't need to be bothered with any silly rules of design.
MBTA has a great set of graphic standards that were developed in the 1960's... they are great when they actually adhere to them! So much temporary signage in the system! Hurts my eyes and confuses my brain!