Designer · Type Designer
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.
Design Bridge and Partners has unveiled Rail Clock, the first national railway timepiece in over 50 years, commissioned by Network Rail to mark the railway's 200th anniversary. Created in collaboration with RIBA and the Design Museum, the design reinterprets the iconic double arrow symbol and integrates accessibility and digital adaptability. The clock will appear in stations and digital platforms, symbolising a new era for British rail design.
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.
Fedrigoni and designer Álvaro López launched 19vs19, a collaborative poster initiative featuring 19 international designers creating 'STAY HOME'-themed posters to support the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Printed on Fedrigoni papers by Push Print, the limited-edition posters were sold to raise funds for NHS Charities Together, with an exhibition planned at Fedrigoni’s London studio.