Harry Beck
Designer
Articles & interviews3
- Paper signs persist in Singapore MRT stations
Justin Zhuang examines the proliferation of improvised A4 paper signs in Singapore MRT stations, arguing that they expose gaps in the network’s official wayfinding system as it expands. The article considers the 2001 and 2020 signage redesigns, Samuel Lim’s role in the latter, and the tension between consistent system-wide design and locally useful, human station-manager interventions.
- "Authored the Missing Book on Design History"
Creative Boom features Tom May’s new book, *The 50 Greatest Designers: The People Who Have Created Our Environment*, which explores 150 years of design history across disciplines and continents. The book aims to highlight overlooked figures, especially women and non-Western designers, and make design history accessible to a broad audience. Published by Arcturus Publishing, it combines engaging storytelling with rich visuals to inspire designers and readers alike.
- "Exhibition Unveils Evolution of London Tube Map and Harry Beck’s Work"
Creative Boom reports on 'Mapping the Tube: 1863–2023', a new exhibition at The Map House in London showcasing the evolution of the Underground map and rare annotated manuscripts by Harry Beck. Curated by Charles Roberts, the show marks the 50th anniversary of Beck’s death and features never-before-seen drafts, posters, and maps tracing 160 years of design history. The exhibition highlights Beck’s influence on global transport design and offers collectors the chance to purchase original works.