Author: Kate Wright
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Reader’s corner book of the month: October 2026
Featuring publications of relevance to our industry, including those cited in SDS e-newsletter lead articles and suggested additional reading, we’ve recently relaunched the SDS Reader’s Corner book of the month page. Each month we will showcase a suggested read that relates to our professional areas of interest, be it a seminal publication or something more…
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Previous books of the month
Phytopolis: The Living City, by Stefano Mancuso and Gregory Conti (published in May 2025, by Other Press LLC.) Graphic Design in Urban Environments by Robert Harland (published in October 2016, by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC) The Typefounder’s Hand Mould by R. Stanley Nelson (published in July ’26, by The Legacy Press and Norwich Printing Museum) Street…
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2nd edition Sign design guide now available to buy!
As of 26/02/24, the new edition of the Sign design guide is published and available to buy. Currently available in print format only. * The new edition SDG+ retails at £40.00 + £5 P&P (within UK) per copy. Paid-up SDS members will be able to buy a copy of the new edition discounted to £32…
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September SDS & SEGD London symposium @LDF2026: Still time to buy a ticket to access the talk recordings!
Weren’t able to secure a ticket to join us in-person on 17 September 2026? The good news is that you can still buy a ticket @£40 to access all six symposium talk recordings. Email for more information. Last week the Sign Design Society and the SEGD London Chapter held their third symposium. We gave this…
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A new direction for SignAgent: introducing the Meet the Waymakers podcast
SignAgent has launched Meet the Waymakers, a new podcast shining a light on the practitioners who shape how people navigate complex environments. From airports and hospitals to cultural venues and city districts, the series explores the hidden logic behind intuitive, inclusive wayfinding. Each episode features an in‑depth conversation with a designer or strategist, covering career…
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SEGD names Dotdash co-founders as 2026 Fellows
Congratulations to Australian wayfinding practitioners Despina Macris and Mark Ross, co‑founders of Dotdash, who have been named among the 2026 SEGD Fellows. The Fellowship recognises designers whose long‑term influence has shaped experiential design, reflecting decades of contribution rather than a single achievement. Despina and Mark established Dotdash in Brisbane in 1987, developing a multi-disciplinary approach…
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The Sign Design Society Awards 2027 set to spotlight global excellence in wayfinding
The Sign Design Society has confirmed the return of the SDS Awards for 2027, kindly sponsored by SignAgent and Trueform. Entries open on 2 November 2026. The programme will once again highlight outstanding wayfinding work from around the world, recognising projects, products and people shaping the future of the discipline. Eligible submissions include any project…
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SignAgent launches AI-Powered translation tool for multilingual signage projects
SignAgent, the cloud-based platform used worldwide for signage and wayfinding project and asset management, has introduced a new AI-powered translation tool, designed to simplify the creation of multilingual sign content. The feature enables users to generate translation suggestions and approve final messaging directly within the SignAgent environment, removing the need for external apps or manual…
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Fitzpatrick Woolmer announces Royal Warrant appointment
Fitzpatrick Woolmer has been granted a Royal Warrant as Manufacturer of Signs and Wayfinding, an extraordinary milestone for their business. With only 36 non‑Warrant‑holding companies recognised this year, this honour places them among a select group celebrated for consistent excellence, trust and service at the highest level. For over 30 years, Fitzpatrick Woolmer has believed…
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Associate Director Wayfinding, Benoy (UK)
About Benoy About the role The Associate Director leads and inspires their team with a strong focus on creative / technical leadership and project management in the fields of Wayfinding, Placemaking and Visual Identity to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking projects achieve high-quality design standards and are delivered on time and on budget. They operate…