Archives: Events
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The best of British wayfinding 2019
Date: 16 December 2019 Wesley Meyer (f.r.a.) representing one of three finalists in the British Sign Awards 2019 wayfinding category, joined us to talk through the brief, challenges and inspiration behind the studio’s winning commissions. The thinking behind the development of the wayfinding strategy and the design of the signage for Metquarter Liverpool, including the…
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Jan Tschichold and the New Typography in Weimar Germany
Date: 13 November 2019 Our November event featured Professor Paul Stirton who explored the influence and work of ‘Die Neue Typographie’ movement through the lens of typographer Jan Tschichold’s life and work. Paul’s talk came hot on the heels of the publication of his book, “Jan Tschihold and the New Typography” (Yale University Press), and…
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Places with purpose do better: the role of place branding
Date: 9 October 2019 Have you ever looked at your surroundings and wondered why so much of it looks the same? Many of the places that surround us were designed by committee with only shareholders in mind. But sometimes it happens differently. And when it does, those places feel great. We want to come back…
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SDS summer party: wayfinding cues beyond signs
Date: 11 July 2019 Wayfinding is often equated with signs. But as any experienced consultant will soon tell you, signs are one among several options in the wayfinder’s toolbox. The architectural features, landscape design, lighting, public art, digital solutions and people all have a role in helping people to navigate and understand places. For the…
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SDS on tour at the Birmingham Design Festival
Date: 6 June 2019 For June’s SDS talk we went on tour, heading to the Birmingham Design Festival. We gave members an opportunity to enjoy a full day of design related activities to inspire and challenge. The SDS itinerary took in two free Birmingham Design Festival talks, and a unique Sign Design Society workshop, all…
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Route planning in London – a taxi driver’s perspective
Date: 9 May 2019 An exploration of how the findings from research investigating how London taxi drivers acquire and use ‘The Knowledge” can inform or explain principles in wayfinding design. Eva-Maria Griesbauer (Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience (IBN), UCL) presented an overview of her research with licensed London taxi drivers – the navigation experts of the…
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Wayfinding design for people with hidden disabilities
Start date: 24 April 2019End date: 4 July 2023 “An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities and is invisible to the onlooker. The very fact that these symptoms are invisible can easily lead to misunderstandings, false perceptions and judgements.” An expert panel discussed the…
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You are here
Date: 28 March 2019 Despina Macris from Dotdash shared some of the studio’s most memorable and successful projects with a focus on the contextual approach the studio takes working across 10 different sectors: transport; healthcare; urban precincts & public realm; education & research; major events; parklands & open spaces; cultural, civic & sport; corporate, commercial…
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Wayfinding for people with visual impairments
Date: 7 February 2019 Of the estimated two million vision impaired people in the UK, almost half say they would like to leave their home more often. Many are unable to travel independently, relying on other people to help them get around or just not venturing out at all. As a result sight loss can…
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The best of British wayfinding 2018
Date: 10 January 2019 All three finalists from the British Sign Awards 2018 wayfinding category joined us to talk through the brief, challenges and inspiration behind their winning projects: CCD Design & Ergonomics presented their solution to the challenges experienced by visitors to the newly extended National Maritime Museum. Maynard discussed the development of the…