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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.
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Reader’s corner book of the month: September 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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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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Reader’s corner book of the month: September 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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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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SDS & SEGD symposium @LDF2026: ‘Positive Places’ – call for speakers now closed
The Sign Design Society and SEGD London are in the midst of planning this year’s symposium. Our theme is ‘Positive Places’. Tickets are on sale already for the symposium, either to attend in person or to buy access to the talk recordings once the event has taken place. Head to Eventbrite to buy your ticket(s).…
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Trueform Group joins The 5% Club
Trueform Group has joined The 5% Club, a national movement of more than 1,000 employers committed to creating high‑quality career pathways through apprenticeships, graduate roles, student placements and workplace learning. A leading UK manufacturer working across transport infrastructure, digital technology, mobility, wayfinding and the public realm, Trueform has long recognised the importance of investing in…
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Save the date for the 17 September SDS & SEGD London symposium @LDF2026
More information to follow in the coming weeks. #positiveplacessymposium2026 Any questions? Please email us.