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She made it a condition that the book was co-designed with her longtime creative partners Henrik Kubel and Scott Williams of A2/HK/SW.
Their exceptional clarity and legibility – even at speed – along with their colour coding and use of symbols and pictograms to aid safety, make them one of the most significant contributions graphic designers have made to British public life.
Graphic designers value the signs because they demonstrate how design can tangibly improve the world. This is not branding for a packet of fish fingers – it is designed with life-and-death consequences.
When we formed Unit Editions in 2009, Tony Brook and I were keen to have a Margaret Calvert monograph on our list.
This means much of the material is chosen by her. And we certainly won't include anything she doesn't want included.
You don't want a fuming Margaret on your case!
The Royal College of Art has launched two new short courses—Design Without: A Neville Brody Masterclass and Introduction to Animation: Contexts and Process—aimed at equipping creatives with critical skills for a rapidly changing world. Led by renowned figures such as Neville Brody, Bunny Schendler, and Samantha Moore, the courses emphasize experimentation, innovation, and hands-on learning. The initiative reflects the RCA’s ongoing commitment to adapting education to new technologies and creative challenges.
The article explores the new book 'Margaret Calvert: Woman at Work', a comprehensive celebration of the designer’s legacy in shaping British road signage. Written by Adrian Shaughnessy and co-designed with Henrik Kubel and Scott Williams of A2/HK/SW, the publication highlights Calvert’s collaboration with Jock Kinneir and her enduring influence on functional design and typography. It reflects on her process, from hand-drawn artwork to the digitisation of typefaces like New Transport and Rail Alphabet 2.
Creative Boom covers the launch of a crowdfunding campaign for 'Margaret Calvert: Woman at Work', the first book dedicated to the legendary British designer. Edited by Adrian Shaughnessy and designed in collaboration with A2/SW/HK, the project highlights Calvert’s iconic signage work and lesser-known projects. The article explores the book’s origins, Calvert’s meticulous approach, and the importance of celebrating overlooked female designers.