Author: Kate Wright
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Modulex an exciting innovation in wayfinding: Verifind
Verifind is a Modulex Group innovation representing the next generation of wayfinding design tool. It provides users with the necessary information to solve navigation challenges more effectively by adopting a human-centred approach and analysing research insights. Verifind uses advanced eye-tracking technology to study how people interact with visual cues and communication elements when moving through buildings. By analysing…
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Applied achieves Certified B Corporation™ status
Applied’s work for their clients involves giving people the freedom to move, by walking, cycling and by public transport. These are fundamentally positive for the environment, public health and community-building, by design. B Corp certification recognises Applied’s commitment to be a responsible and effective company. As a certified B Corp, Applied joins a global community…
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A review: Inclusive design for wayfinding symposium
A probably not impartial review by Andrew Barker On 18 April, the Sign Design Society and SEGD held a symposium about inclusive design for wayfinding. We had fantastic lineup of speakers and a capacity audience – it was great! The event was mainly to celebrate the launch of the new edition of the Sign Design…
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Genius Loci scoops multiple awards at Transform Middle East & Africa (MEA) Awards 2024
Sign Design Society member, Dubai-based Genius Loci is pleased to announce that its innovative signage and wayfinding solutions design work on three recently completed, international commissions (one in Europe and two in the Middle East) has been rewarded with multiple gongs at the Transform Awards MEA 2024. The company’s design work on the Ellinikon Experience…
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SignManager
Established in 1999, SignManager has 300+ years of combined experience providing intelligent signage solutions to over 400 of Australia, New Zealand, and the USA’s largest corporations. Led by a team of industry experts, we offer end-to-end innovative, streamlined, and on-brand signage management solutions. With services suited to both small and large-scale businesses, we are passionate…
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Invitation to participate in a Design Economy workshop on social and environmental value
Design Economy is an ambitious research programme led by the Design Council, which currently is exploring the environmental and social impact of design. PDR, a design research centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University, is undertaking this phase of the study (project managed by Piotr Swiatek) on behalf of the Design Council. As part of this study, PDR…
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Keystone Studios
We supply bespoke signage and wayfinding services for a wide range of applications both internally and externally. With the latest techniques and materials at our disposal from our approved manufacturers and installers we can design, manage and implement an extensive range of highly effective and creative signage solutions. Our team of highly qualified designers have…
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Pindar Creative awarded prestigious contract to maintain Transport for London’s iconic Tube maps
Image of an excerpt of a Tube Map (in an Underground train carriage) showing a selection of cedntral London station stops
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Remembering Phil Baines
We were saddened to hear of the death of Professor Phil Baines in January 2024. Phil Baines was one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British graphic design. His career of forty years spanned curation, graphic design, teaching and writing. Combining teaching at Central St. Martins with a passion for architectural lettering and signage,…
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Invitation to tender for the St Just in Roseland interpretive centre
St Just in Roseland Church and its iconic churchyard gardens sit at the tip of the Roseland peninsula in south Cornwall. Described by Sir John Betjeman as “for some the most beautiful churchyard on earth”, people love the peace and tranquillity of the site. The PCC of St Just in Roseland and St Mawes Church is…