Ilana Goor (born 1936), an Israeli artist and designer, dabbles in various mediums, creating sculptures, furniture, and jewelry.
Ilana Goor. Сreative Сommons license.
Her global travels have greatly influenced her work, and she manages the Ilana Goor Museum in Israel, a testament to her diverse artistic journey.
Furniture designed by Ilana Goor.
One of Goor’s notable achievements is her unique approach to furniture design. She often blends materials such as metal, glass, and wood in unconventional ways, creating pieces that are both functional and visually striking. Her furniture isn’t just about sitting or storage—it’s about making a statement, adding a touch of artistic flair to everyday life. She also has a knack for transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary sculptures. One of her most famous pieces involves reimagining animal forms in a way that blurs the line between the abstract and the realistic. This approach has earned her acclaim and set her apart in the art world. Goor’s jewelry designs also reflect her unique artistic vision. She crafts pieces that are bold and eclectic, often using a mix of materials and textures. Her jewelry isn’t just an accessory—it’s a piece of wearable art that carries the essence of her creative spirit.
Rooftop of Ilana Goor museum.
Furniture designed by Ilana Goor.
Ilana Goor pendant.
Often considered the “mother of modern-day information design”, British typographer Margaret Calvert (born 1936) designs are on half the public signage in Britain.
Margaret Calvert.
She is widely recognized for this collaboration with typographer Jock Kinneir, creating an identity for British rail, motorways, airports, and roads.
Transport sans serif original artwork, lowercase letters, tiling system 1957–1964. Image via the British Road Sign Project.
When studying illustration at the Chelsea College of Art, Calvert encountered Jock Kinneir as a tutor and soon joined his office. In 1957, Calvert and Kinneir presented Transport sans serif font for road signs in the United Kingdom. Kinneir and Calvert’s designs changed the British landscape and became a role model for modern road signage all over the world. By the early 60s, Kinneir and Calvert were engaged to create an identity for the British Railway system. Their resulting typeface—Rail Alphabet—was meant to provide viewers on a platform with a clear, effective break from the busy advertisements that surrounded station signs.
Children Crossing Road sign designed by Margaret Calvert, 1965. Courtesy of the British Road Sign Project.
Basic elements of Rail Alphabet. Courtesy doublearrow.co.uk