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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: July 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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Reader’s corner book of the month: July 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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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.
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SignAgent launches new Marketplace, built for the signage industry
Today 8 April ’26, SignAgent has launched SignAgent Marketplace, a new professional network built directly into its cloud platform for designing, building, and managing signage systems. Used in more than 30 countries, the platform now lets facility owners, designers, and fabricators connect and collaborate within one environment. The Marketplace tackles long‑standing fragmentation in the signage…
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Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets for women and girls
English councils will, for the first time, receive national guidance on how to design streets that are safer and more welcoming for women and girls. The new framework, being developed by Active Travel England (ATE), aims to tackle what ministers describe as a “systemic unfairness” in people’s ability to move freely around their own neighbourhoods.…
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Astra Group wins Wayfinding Scheme of the Year for its work on Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2
Congratulations to Astra Group who have recently received Wayfinding Scheme of the Year at The Sign Industry Awards 2026, recognising the company’s standout contribution to the transformation of Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2. The accolade is a significant industry endorsement for the company’s two‑year programme to design, manufacture and install a comprehensive suite of traditional and…
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Westfield Stratford City, UK
Signbox Project Name: Westfield Stratford City Client: Westfield Stratford City Sector: Retail wayfinding Location: Stratford Role: Branding, pictogram washroom signage, illumination Brief: Signbox was appointed to manufacture and deliver a bespoke signage solution to complement the sophisticated interior of Westfield Stratford refurbished space. Working closely with Artemis Interiors, who expertly managed the project, we developed…