Mini Rennes 3D

In 2019, Mini Tokyo 3D revolutionized the world of real-time transit mapping. By simulating Tokyo’s massive public transit system using stylized, 3D colored blocks, it allowed users to watch the city pulse in real-time.

Taking clear inspiration from that aesthetic - particularly evident in its sleek 'dark mode' - the Rennes Transit Map brings this immersive experience to France. Developed by Léo Nahelou, the map provides a live visualization of the STAR public transport network, tracking the GPS positions of buses and metro trains as they navigate the streets of Rennes.

The Mini Tokyo 3D aesthetic - of using brightly colored, three-dimensional blocks moving through a cityscape of 3D buildings - can also be seen in Moving Hamburg, a real-time visualization of the German city’s transit network. Here, subways, trains, and even ferries are seen moving around the city in real-time. 

In the Rennes Transit Map, small design touches - such as the inclusion of 3D trees and subtle environmental details - help the map to feel even more like a stylized miniature world. I wonder what other touches (perhaps like real-time weather effects)  can be added to these transit simulations to make them feel even more life-like?