Network (typeface)

Network is a sans-serif typeface originally created by Monotype for use on the transport network in the Birmingham/West Midlands metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. The typeface is based on VAG Rounded, which was previously the typeface used by the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive for public information in the county.[1]

Network

Category	Sans-serif
Classification	Neo-grotesque
Designer(s)	Dan Rhatigan
Commissioned by	Transport for West Midlands
Date created	2012

Network was in use for transport branding and signage until 2018, when it was phased out by Transport for West Midlands who introduced new shared branding across different transport modes, including the West Midlands Metro, using LL Circular by Lineto as the primary typeface.[2][3][4]

See also

• Public signage typefaces
• Johnston (typeface) - the iconic typeface in use by Transport for London, in a similar fashion to Network

Notes

References

1. "A typeface that travels for the city of Birmingham". www.monotype.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
2. "WM Network Brand Guidelines". WMCA Media Assets. West Midlands Combined Authority. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
3. Transport, Transport for West Midlands: Transforming Public. "A brand for the West Midlands – TfWM reveals new public transport identity". Transport for West Midlands. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
4. "Agenda for Transport Delivery Committee on Monday 9th April" (PDF). West Midlands Combined Authority.