TfL - Fabric of London
Transport for London owns one of the most recognisable transport designs on the planet: the moquette. Woven into the fabric of the city, these patterns have carried Londoners through every commute, celebration and late-night dash home. We’ve taken them off the seats and into your ears, turning each thread into a rhythm and story. From buses to weddings, nightclubs to marathons, this is the sound of the Fabric of London.
The Fabric of London isn’t just seen, it’s experienced. Inspired by TfL’s iconic moquette seat patterns, which have shaped the city’s transport identity since the 1920s, this campaign reimagines London’s history and diversity as a vibrant tapestry of movement and connection. Designed by VCCP with intricate artwork and animation, it weaves together the voices, communities, and shared experiences that make London unique. DLMDD brought it to life through sound, capturing the city’s pulse and amplifying the rhythms of its people, past and present.
How we did it
The dynamic, animated tapestry personifies life in London, narrating and illustrating the experiences of people across the capital. Built on extensive research led by cultural insight specialist Steven Lacey at The Outsiders, the campaign reflects deeply personal stories of how TfL plays a role in Londoners’ daily lives. From taking the bus to a Hindu wedding and making new, diverse friends, to riding the Circle Line to a club that welcomes all orientations, or joining 53,000 others on the DLR to run the London Marathon - each journey represents the rich cultural fabric of the city. DLMDD transformed these moments into sound, crafting a soundscape that resonates with the movement, energy, and spirit of London.
Across the press
The Fabric of London has taken over the city - front and back. Featuring across the Evening Standard’s most iconic pages, this campaign has brought TfL’s moquette patterns and London’s untold stories to millions. A bold celebration of movement, diversity, and connection, it’s a campaign that doesn’t just live in print—it moves with the city, reaching Londoners on their commutes, in their hands, and across digital platforms.
“ The combination of TfL’s iconic moquette, a canvas synonymous with London, with the message that everyone has a place in this city in the dynamic creative is very meaningful. ”
Emma Strain
Customer Director, Transport for London
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