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
Katrin Beste (Vienna-based d-licious Grafik Design studio) discussing her work designing a new wayfinding system for all 120 jobcentre branches in Austria (Arbeitsmarktservice, AMS), rolled out across the country since 2022. A key element of the design was to create an approach and system that could be described in a manual that would enable AMS to create appropriate wayfinding information going forward, without the need for any further expertise and / or help.
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2nd edition Sign design guide now available to buy!
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.
Third party events
Students from MA Architecture present a selection of work in progress. Meet the architects and designers of the future as their newest work comes together, and take a peek behind the doors of the world’s #1 university for art and design
This talk will be about wayfinding, waylosing and human navigation behaviours in the outdoors in Norway. Ole Wattne will share his doctoral research about navigation preferences and behaviours and specifically how people recover from being temporarily lost. His personal stories of wayfinding in Norway will highlight the importance of the outdoors in Norwegian society, culture and history.
Learn about user research role in the design process and why all design frameworks advocate that research is embedded in product development. By the end of this webinar you will feel confident in knowing which user research methodologies to apply and when, how to conduct user research, present findings and embed insights in design work.
Training Based on our Rights-based “How To Guide”, for co-creating Neighbourhood Plans with children and teenagers. This training provides professionals, community leaders, and organisations with the tools to effectively include children’s voices in place and neighbourhood planning. By learning from our extensive practical experience, you’ll gain skills and insights for creating meaningful, inclusive spaces that […]
The theme for 2025 is ‘Creative Conscience’, which highlights the future of materials for the built environment, focusing on sustainability, technology advancement, and the humans experience. Harnessing creativity while encouraging meaningful connections to the world around us, designers can offer more sophisticated, adaptable, and user-centric solutions. The theme not only enhances functionality and aesthetics but also promotes a deeper connection to sustainable living