Welcome to the Sign Design Society
The Sign Design Society (SDS) is for anyone interested in information and graphic communication within buildings and public spaces, including:
- Wayfinding
- Interpretative graphics
- Brand and experiential/environmental graphics
- Statutory and health & safety signs
As well as raising the profile of our disciplines, we offer members a programme of events, resources and initiatives to help them:
- Keep up to date and improve their practice
- Find potential consultants, collaborators & employees
- Promote their work and capabilities
To join choose a membership plan that suits you and sign up!
Our events
Tuesday 12 December ’23 (1pm ET / 6pm GMT / 7pm CET) Continuing our exploration of place and placemaking, Setha Low joins us to examine the importance of public space to the creation of towns and cities that flourish, and how the methodology she’s designed – Toolkit for the Ethnographic Study of Space (TESS) – can […]
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The theme of GeoCom 23 will focus on the increasing use of automation in the geospatial sector whilst considering how this impacts sustainability such as the digital carbon footprint. GeoCom is a unique event programmed by the industry to bring eminent thought leaders together to inspire and spark debate with an actively engaged audience supporting the AGI’s mission to create a thriving UK geospatial community with a sustainable future.
In the world of design and marketing, every detail matters. Colour, messaging, and layout are all essential, but did you know typeface choice alone can boost positive consumer response by up to 13%? Since 2021, we have been studying the emotional power of typefaces, and how they can influence perceptions and even shape brand identities. In this webinar, we’ll delve into the science and cultural contexts behind why certain typefaces resonate, the nuances across certain regions and languages, and how you can bring it all together to better leverage type in your work.
Join Ethan Kent , Executive Director at PlacemakingX for this live webinar on the importance of creating public spaces that are for, and by, people. This webinar is hosted by Sustainable Public Spaces Unit at BUE. Contact info.spsu@bue.edu.eg for join-up information.
Join us as we honor the 50th anniversary of both Hip Hop culture and SEGD. We will trace the transformative journey of Hip Hop from its humble beginnings to its widespread impact on design worldwide. Through this virtual event, experience a curated convergence of historical insights and future-forward dialogue with Hip Hop pioneers, EGD innovators, place-makers, and creative minds from museum and graphic design sectors. Engage with powerful presentations and panel discussions that capture the synergy between Hip Hop’s vibrant culture and the evolution of design. This virtual event promises a celebration of the past, a reflection on the present, and a visionary look into the future of how Hip Hop continues to shape the fabric of design.
The session will discuss innovative models to address aspects of wellbeing in a systematic and evidence-based manner and ways to integrate these aspects into the design process. Philomena Reinmüller will introduce “Anthropotropic Architecture” as a conceptual framework and design paradigm that puts humans at the centre of decision-making in architecture. Natasha Reid will set out the “Place Quality Model” which aims to create a step-change in the way places are designed to focus on outcomes for people’s quality of life. Prioritising human experience, it has been recently adopted into the first London borough’s planning requirements, embedding health, social wellbeing, inclusivity and equity into the development process.
Join us as we honor the 50th anniversary of both Hip Hop culture and SEGD. We will trace the transformative journey of Hip Hop from its humble beginnings to its widespread impact on design worldwide. Through part two of this virtual event, experience a curated convergence of historical insights and future-forward dialogue with Hip Hop pioneers, EGD innovators, place-makers, and creative minds from museum and graphic design sectors. Engage with powerful presentations and panel discussions that capture the synergy between Hip Hop’s vibrant culture and the evolution of design. This virtual event promises a celebration of the past, a reflection on the present, and a visionary look into the future of how Hip Hop continues to shape the fabric of design.
From the spaces that represent the cultural heritage of the communities they serve, to spaces for arts and culture, there is growing debate around how such spaces should be protected, funded and accessed. The City of Culture and other programmes have invested at scale in creating space for culture within a town or cityscape, but what are the conditions for creating and maintaining spaces for culture of different types and scale? Our January Chat will explore the role of culture in our places, and the value of spaces that both represent and support culture in all its forms.
Interested in MA Communication Design? Join us at our Open Morning and discover our 4 study pathways. Visit the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, chat with lecturers and current students, and get advice about how to apply.
More information to come soon.
As buildings become more technology-enhanced, they could potentially be transformed into intelligent and adaptive systems that are aware of – and proactively respond to – the dynamic needs of their inhabitants. Toward this end, Dr Davide Schaumann will discuss new methods for simulating and analysing human behaviour in buildings to inform architectural design decisions as well as real-time operations strategies in different kinds of workplaces, including hospitals and workplaces.