Luton
DART
We created a distinctive brand identity for Luton DART (Direct Air-Rail Transit), a revolutionary transit system connecting London Luton Airport to the rail network. The new identity balances futuristic design with nostalgic travel elements, supporting Luton Rising’s environmental goals by encouraging public transport use.
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Luton Rising developed the Luton DART to establish a seamless connection between Luton Airport Parkway rail station and London Luton Airport terminal. This infrastructure project significantly reduces travel time, allowing passengers to journey from St Pancras station to the airport terminal in just 32 minutes on express trains.
The Challenge
The previous airport connection relied on a slow and inconsistent bus service, which discouraged public transportation use. Luton Rising needed a compelling brand identity that would help position the DART as an attractive alternative to driving, supporting their environmental objectives of reducing carbon emissions, traffic congestion, and improving air quality.
Our solution
We designed a brand identity that strategically blends futuristic elements with classic travel aesthetics. The resulting marque is, paradoxically, both forward-looking and nostalgic, creating a distinctive visual presence that appeals to modern travellers while evoking the romanticism of travel’s golden age.
This stylish identity helps position the DART as not just a functional transport link but a desirable travel experience that encourages passengers to leave their cars behind.
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