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:
As well as raising the profile of our disciplines, we offer members a programme of events, resources and initiatives to help them:
To join choose a membership plan that suits you and sign up!
Where does traditional sign painting fit in the modern world? Sign writer / painter Andrew Grundon joins us to talk about his craft, its place (if indeed it has one) in modern day sign design, and how commercial sign companies can accommodate the integration of this traditional craft and the specific requirements of an artist into their business.
The new edition of the guide continues to provide practical guidance to experts and non-specialists alike, based on both best practice in inclusive design and the latest research.
Barcelona’s school streets program, Protegim les Escoles has transformed over 200 schools environments to make them greener, safer and healthier places for children, families and neighbours, through an investment of over €16 million. School streets programs aim to improve the quality of these public spaces through street re-designs, traffic calming measures, the removal of car parking and the addition of street furniture and vegetation. Paris’ Rues aux Enfants initiative, launched in 2020, has been especially impactful. It has transformed over 200 streets into low-traffic areas, with 70 of them redesigned to better accommodate pedestrians and children. This innovative approach has garnered international attention, with cities from around the world seeking insights from the Mairie de Paris on how to replicate this model of urban development.
Exploring language, context, clichés and cultures. DutchScot will be talking about a font designed for the kids of Liverpool, by the kids of Liverpool; a new Danish textile brand inspired by typewriter art; a rebrand for a Museum in Brussels; the Japanese craft of gyotaku fish printing, amongst other projects – old and new.
Running for over 35 years, SDUK is a central part of the industry calendar and recognised as a launch pad for new products and an economic stimulus for the industry. Two exhibitions. One location. Are you a seasoned sign maker or budding garment decorator? If so, then there is only one place to be in 2025 and that’s the NEC in Birmingham where Sign & Digital UK returns t in February, along with the co-located Printwear & Promotion LIVE! A fantastic line-up of exhibitors covering all sectors of signage and digital printing have already signed up for SDUK 2025, including key industry players. More information available soon.
The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.