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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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2nd edition Sign design guide now available to buy!
As of 26/02/24, the new edition of the Sign design guide is published and available to buy. Currently available in print format only. * The new edition SDG+ retails at £40.00 + £5 P&P (within UK) per copy. Paid-up SDS members will be able to buy a copy of the new edition discounted to £32…
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Signbox marks 40 years of craft, design and innovation in signage
Congratulations to Signbox, this September marking its 40th anniversary in business, delivering four decades of design-led, technically advanced signage solutions that have helped shape some of the UK’s most iconic environments. Founded in 1985 by Mark Bartlett and Matt Wilkins, Signbox began with a clear vision: to raise the standard of architectural signage by combining…
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£5 digital pass to access the September World Design Congress two-day live stream
The World Design Congress London is offering a digital pass to be part of the event for anyone unable to attend in-person in London on 9-10 September. For just £5.00, you get full access to the two-day live stream. The full programme. With the online pass, you’ll be able to: · Pick your favourite sessions across the…
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New Head of Technical Innovation appointed at Astra Group
Astra Group, a leading UK full-service provider of traditional and digital signage solutions with its headquarters in Manchester, has welcomed Patryk Wocjiechowski to the business as Head of Technical Innovation. The appointment is the latest in a series of senior hires and promotions for the business. Wojciechowski is responsible for proactively identifying emerging technologies, client collaboration, and…
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Arthur King features in ‘Weathered’ exhibition in New York gallery
SEGD and Sign Design Society member Arthur King is currently being featured in Weathered at the Carrie Haddid Gallery in Hudson, New York. The exhibition which opens on Friday 1 August 2026 examines the visible and invisible effects of time on people, places and memory. Whether through depictions of architecture of a bygone era, narratives…
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Now closed: Call for speakers for SEGD / SDS 2025 symposium @LDF2025: Wayfinding – future thinking
Update (as of 12/07/2025): Deadline for submission of proposals is now closed. More information about this event will be available in early August 2025 via our website, Eventbrite, the LDF25 website and SDS Mailchimps (sign up, if you’re not already on our mailing list). The Sign Design Society and SEGD are in the midst of…
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Azal Wayfinding, Saudi Arabia
XOTOX BRANDING Project name: Azal Wayfinding Client: RJ7 Sector: Commercial / Mixed-Use Development Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The role: XOTOX provided comprehensive wayfinding consultancy for the Azal project, covering sign design, wayfinding strategy and planning, location analysis, map and directional system development, and typographic standards; all thoughtfully integrated with the project’s brand identity. The scope of the wayfinding design…
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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…