Templates built for every

journey across the state

Client: Transport for NSW

This project focused on modernizing and refreshing an outdated transport communications template system to better align with the current transport brand. The updated design was aimed at improving flexibility, accessibility, and visual appeal across all formats and media.

The objective

The goal was to take the existing, outdated templates and refresh them to be more visually accessible, aligned with the transport brand, and adaptable across a range of formats — from print and digital to web and animated content.

The solution

I developed a modular template system that uses block color, a key line, and a modal icon to visually separate each mode of transport. This makes each mode easily identifiable from both close and far distances, ensuring clarity and accessibility in various contexts. The templates support multiple aspect ratios (wide, tall, square) and are optimized for use across print, digital, web, and motion formats, ensuring the design remains flexible and scalable.

The outcome

The refreshed templates brought a more modern and cohesive look to the system, improving visual accessibility and brand alignment. They streamlined production, enhanced consistency, and allowed for more efficient communication across all media. The system is now actively used in various campaigns, providing a functional and visually effective solution for transport communications.

Template design

Image of Transport for NSW public transport modal icon logos for Sydney Metro, Sydney Trains, Buses, Ferries, Light rail, Country link and Coach buses.
Image of Transport for NSW operational templates for Sydney Metro, Sydney Trains, Buses, Ferries, Light rail, Country link and Coach buses, displayed as a flat lay arrangement.
Image of Transport for NSW operational templates for Sydney Metro, displayed as a flat lay arrangement.
Image of Transport for NSW operational templates for Sydney Trains, displayed as a flat lay arrangement.

Templates used in print and digital

Photograph of a Transport for NSW operational template displayed on a large digital screen at a Sydney Train station.
Photograph of a Transport for NSW operational template displayed on a digital banner at a Sydney Metro station, with a variety of people walking past to catch the Metro.
Photograph of a Transport for NSW operational template displayed on a bus station poster, with a woman waiting at the bus stop for a blue bus in the background.
Photograph of a Transport for NSW operational template displayed on a digital TV banner inside a Sydney Ferry.

Templates used in highly urgent situations

Photograph of a Transport for NSW operational template displayed on a digital banner at a Sydney Train station.
Photograph of a Transport for NSW operational template displayed on a poster at a Sydney Train station.

Templates used for social media posts

Mockup of Transport for NSW operational social media tiles, featuring a smartphone displaying one tile and four additional tiles isolated around it. Each tile represents a different mode of public transport—train, light rail, bus, and ferry—showcasing a consistent design system across platforms.
Two mockups of Transport for NSW operational template designs displayed in Twitter/X browser windows, isolated on a neutral background.
Credits*
Deliverables
  • Comprehensive style guide
  • Fully adaptable template design for all transport modes and format types (wide, tall, square), suitable for print, digital, web, and animated use

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