This is Margaret Calvert’s life in design. She is a legend of British graphic design and has been responsible for designing some of the most iconic pictograms that are known around the world, such as the ‘man at work’. In this film she talks about her early career and how she got started before graphic design was even a term, lessons she’s learned along the way, how the industry has changed and her advice for budding designers.
00:00 Introduction
00:13 How did you get started as a designer?
02:26 Tell us about unifying the road signs and designing your iconic pictograms.
04:06 The story of Margaret's self portrait.
05:04 Designing the pictograms - the story of Patience.
05:43 What was the process for getting the project approved?
07:10 What tools did you use and how have things changed?
08:04 What challenges did you face?
09:00 How do you work now?
11:06 What has been your favourite project?
11:52 Who has been your design inspiration?
12:28 What advice would you give to aspiring designers?
14:02 Is there anything advice you would have given to your younger self?
14:35 What does design mean to you?
