ExploreMetro produces metro maps for the biggest cities across Asia and we thought it was about time to get a proper logo! We wanted something simple and easily recognizable. After considering various options we’ve gone for this:

Want an explanation? Sure! The red represents Asia, the “m” is for metros, with the curved line representing a metro line on a map. The circle represents the fact we want everyone in the world to use our maps Check out our new look on ExploreMetro.com, on Twitter and Facebook.

We’re looking for a new ExploreMetro logo to represent our brand, and our promise to provide Asia’s best metro and subway maps! We’re using CrowdSpring, a crowd-sourced design network, to help come up with a logo idea. If you’re a designer, and you’d like to participate in the logo competition, head on over to CrowdSpring!

I was recently interviewed by Chris Chagnon of the China Global Times about why I created the ExploreMetro websites and apps, my love of metro maps and plans for the future

You have a new map of the Tokyo Subway coming online this year; do you have future plans for expansion?

My plan for world domination is, of course, a secret, but my next target cities are Seoul and Taipei. There are also scores of first and second tier cities in China that are currently building metros, so I think I’m going to be busy.

Read the full article here: Tube topographer

I’m delighted to present the new ExploreMetro.com, a site for general and business information about our metro and subway maps.

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