The signs in Britain tell stories — of a young school-girl in South Africa, some off-duty airmen, a French town sticking its nose up. A new book dedicated to #MargaretCalvert celebrates the glory of great public design.
My latest for @litreview.bsky.social
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The sign-making #design genius who kept Britain’s drivers (& ducks) safe. Airports, road signs, animal warnings … #MargaretCalvert revolutionised how Britain looked and her brilliantly clear designs are still used today. We meet the font legend and Porsche lover www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
🚗💨 ¿Sabías que una mujer diseñó las señales de tráfico que ves cada día? Margaret Calvert trajo orden al caos de las carreteras. Su trabajo salva vidas y es un ejemplo de diseño. #DiseñoGráfico #MargaretCalvert #Tipografía
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Lovely to see that most road signage in #HongKong uses the #TransportMedium #typeface for English language directions. Pictograms also from the 1960s hand of #MargaretCalvert. Plus they drive on the left which makes border crossings interesting!
🧭 Signage and Wayfinding (designed by #JockKinneir and #MargaretCalvert) using a consistent typeface and series of symbols.
