Author: Kate Wright
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Xotox Branding, Swaiseh & Haha Co.
Xotox: Creative Design and Marketing Solutions in the Heart of Dubai, Riyadh, and Amman Founded in 2005, Xotox has become a leader in branding, graphic design, and design marketing solutions based in Jordan. Over the years, we expanded our services to meet the needs of real estate development companies in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar, and…
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SignAgent launches new and improved mobile app
On 14 May 2025 SignAgent announced the release of its new and updated mobile application, available for both iOS and Android devices. SignAgent Mobile in an all-in-one application that transforms how signage professionals handle field work, making their work more accurate, easier, and faster, thereby reducing the need for return trips. The app eliminates the…
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Design studios: Opportunity to be paid by Adobe to hire apprentices
Announced in late April ’25 at the Adobe MAX event in London, Adobe is offering design studios circa £15,000 to hire apprentices, on three to six month placements (full or part-time), to boost opportunities for the next generation of creatives. Initially, this scheme will be offered in Canada, UK and USA. This is part of…
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Opportunity for young people: Design for My London Pictogram competition
Take part, and your creation could be featured in an exhibition at Japan House London! The competition is open to young people aged seven to 16 who are based in the UK. All entries must be approved and supported by a parent or legal guardian. Pictograms are simple and easy-to-understand symbols – they help us all find our way around without…
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Now available to download: ‘Quality of Life Initiative Implementation Guidelines’
The Quality of Life Initiative’s Implementation Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for cities to follow to assess and improve the quality of life for all inhabitants. The Guidelines offer policymakers, urban planners and community leaders practical steps and a comprehensive roadmap for cities to adopt the Quality of Life Index. The step-by-step process is designed…
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SDS spring update
Welcome to the April newsletter of the Sign Design Society. We thought we’d take this opportunity to update you on how things are in the society. Our big news is that after the success of last year’s symposium on the subject of designing inclusive wayfinding information, we plan to hold another symposium this year. As…
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It’s a hattrick for Astra Group at the Sign & Wrap Awards 2025
Leading full-service provider of traditional and digital signage solutions Astra Group won a hattrick of accolades at this year’s Sign & Wrap Awards, including the highly coveted title ‘Signage Company of the Year 2025’. Speaking on the night of the recent Awards ceremony, the judges said: “Astra Group sets the standard for industry innovation, quality,…
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Astley Signs becomes one of the first UK signmakers to earn bronze medal from Ecovadis for sustainability performance
UK leading signmaker Astley proudly announced that they have achieved their bronze medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: environment, labour & human rights; ethics and sustainable procurement. More than 130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis. Astley is a…
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Call for older participants (65+) for PEARL inclusive street lighting research
The UCL People-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory (PEARL), located in London, is seeking people between the ages of 𝟲𝟱 𝘁𝗼 𝟴𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 to participate in a study which aims to explore whether street lighting benefits autistic and neurotypical individuals equally. Participation for those who sign up to take part will be between 18 to 21 March 2025.…