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London Underground Diagram Map

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A schematic transit map designed by Harry Beck that prioritized readability over geographic accuracy. The diagram introduced a grid-based structure, color coding, and simplified geometry, establishing a new standard for information design. Though widely used, it is often perceived as functional infrastructure rather than a designed visual system.