The digital screen displays for the Metlink bus and train services were looking tired and were often confusing to use.
Metlink was looking for a fresh new look and a tidy up to the designs to address display and usability issues.
A lot of the screen space in the original screens were taken up by a map which was not very useful and the size service details was small and not very readable.
I worked to reorganise the layout of the screens to maximise use of available space and create a simple vertical layout for services, based on arrival time.
Design issues emerged where the dark brand colours, which looked crisp and clear in the office, caused the screens to be hard to read in the outdoor sun, owing to the very reflective glass used on the displays.
To address this I created a light coloured version to be used during the day, with the dark mode activating in the evening. The end result is something that’s simple, clear and more helpful to commuters regardless of the time of day.
