Analyze the functionality of a selected transportation map in terms of how it communicates the actual information, the emotional impact it produces in viewers, and how it portrays the personality of the city.

Discuss the communication strategy for an existing diagrammatic transportation map with specific focus on improving its functionality and capacity to produce an appropriate emotional impact in its users by making it appealing, engaging, and unique.

The design process began with research of the city’s history, personality, culture, hot spots, cuisine, and overall vibe. Everything from the patterns and colors used, to the shape of the metro lines and map folding system, as well as the logo itself was inspired by the information gathered during this process. 

The roof lines of the Parc Guell inspired the shape of the metro lines.  The waves of Casa Milá, Casa Battló, and the back of La Iguana along with the idea of metro lines inspired the logo. 

The texture and interior ceiling of the Sagrada Familia inspired the background pattern for the map itself. 

The fold of the map is called the Miura fold, which is extremely easy to fold and unfold quickly despite its intricate design, making it ideal for tourists, those most likely to be using this metro map. The inspiration for the folding design comes from the pattern of Las Ramblas and overall architectural designs of the city. 

The icons were designed to represent the organic shapes found in the details of the city.

All these pieces come together to create a map which represents a vibrant Mediterranean city of water with a lot of personality and artistic heritage.