A NeuroRoutes Publication
For minds that map differently
This teaser version of the Surviving the Underground guide offers a glimpse into a humorous and practical toolkit designed for navigating the chaos of the London Underground—especially from the perspective of someone who’s dyslexic. It’s bright, bold, and unafraid to say what many are thinking underground but never articulate.
A lime, typographic cover introduces the guide in a deliberately off-kilter layout, reflecting the often disorienting experience of London travel. The playful dyslexia-informed font and colour choice signal both clarity and creativity, aligning with the NeuroRoutes mission: practical tools, proudly designed for neurodivergent minds.
“From the elusive end seat to the dreaded middle squish – here’s how to strategise your sitting situation.”
A visual ranking of tube seat desirability, highlighting the “Ideal”. Characters demonstrate various seating positions while arrows guide the reader through common social scenarios—whether to sit, stand, or do the awkward hover.
Design Inspiration: A diagrammatic yet comical seating chart. Bright seat colours help establish a visual “code,” while people with exaggerated expressions emphasise the internal dialogue every commuter has.
“Congratulations! But wait—why are there five different exits?”
A playful infographic modelled on childhood maze books, this page visually mimics the confusion of choosing an exit at a large station. The idea is to acknowledge how overwhelming navigation can be, while offering witty tips to reduce circling and stress.
Design Inspiration: Retro maze puzzle books + sarcastic tone + subtle educational value.
“Why is there a West Ham and an East Ham, but no actual Ham?”
A glossary-style spread full of baffling London station names, paired with sarcastic definitions and a deliberately confusing pseudo-map. It's a satirical look at London's naming conventions—highlighting how counterintuitive they are for literal or dyslexic thinkers.
Design Notes: Text will be layered over a map-style background featuring puzzling and contradictory names. Typography will be intentionally disjointed to echo confusion.
“Because sometimes north is just… a concept.”