Margaret Calvert

Margaret Calvert is a renowned graphic designer best known for creating many of the road signs and transport graphics used in the UK. Her work, often in collaboration with signwriter Jock Kinneir, helped develop clear, easy-to-understand signage that improves safety and navigation. Her distinctive typefaces, such as Transport and Motorway, are designed for quick reading at a glance, especially while traveling. Calvert’s designs have had a lasting impact on public information and the visual language of transportation, making everyday journeys clearer and safer for millions of people.