Network (typeface)

Network
CategorySans-serif
ClassificationNeo-grotesque
Designer(s)Dan Rhatigan
Commissioned byTransport for West Midlands
Date created2012

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 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]

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  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. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Agenda for Transport Delivery Committee on Monday 9th April" (PDF). West Midlands Combined Authority.
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