Welcome to the Sign Design Society
The Sign Design Society (SDS) is for anyone interested in information and graphic communication within buildings and public spaces, including:
- Wayfinding
- Interpretative graphics
- Brand and experiential/environmental graphics
- Statutory and health & safety signs
As well as raising the profile of our disciplines, we offer members a programme of events, resources and initiatives to help them:
- Keep up to date and improve their practice
- Find potential consultants, collaborators & employees
- Promote their work and capabilities
To join choose a membership plan that suits you and sign up!
Our events
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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.
Third party events
For more than 30 years, the Museums + Heritage Show has been bringing together the entire sector, enabling knowledge sharing and vital networking across all disciplines. There will be two jam-packed days featuring more than 70 talks, 90 speakers, 150 exhibitors, masterclasses, demos, networking sessions, recruitment advice, digital clinics, chat and support, and all of it for FREE! Come away brimming with ideas, inspiration and all the practical support you need.
Many communities have successfully transformed the places where they live, work, and play, yet the relationships between the various parties involved in placemaking often remain challenging and sometimes fail. We wonder how much this is influenced by the different types and levels of power we all wield. What is it about our collaborative efforts that leaves lasting impacts on the places we shape, and how might shifting the power dynamics help us do things better? Join us for our May Chat, where we will explore the role and different types of power in placemaking, who currently holds power, and how we might better share it through collaborative placemaking.
This event will explore how Scotland can use the billions of pounds being invested in infrastructure to benefit public health and wellbeing.
The health and wellbeing of a population is a key focus in any thriving nation, and that has never been clearer than during the pandemic and the current poverty crisis. As such, it is widely recognised that many of the underlying determinants of inequalities in overall health and well-being are directly a result of our environment and our economy. Our built environment and communities are key to reducing these problems and addressing the issue of inequality; key factors include: access to health, mental health, counselling and social care services; the provision of green space, free options for exercise and play for all generations; and employment opportunities. The consistency of living environments without derelict and disused land, which can have huge negative impacts on public physical and mental health, must be dealt with in a collaborative manner between government, communities and other organisations using all of the tools, data and technologies available.
Our mission is to support you to change your city for the better. That’s why we love to inspire, challenge, and connect you with the world’s most impressive urban change-makers. We do this through Europe’s largest events for urban sustainability, taking place in different cities and virtually, and through our global community of more than 50,000 CityChangers and 200+ organisations. Speed up the transition to sustainable cities.
At the Festival we will cover jury insights fresh from our 2025 juries, creative excellence, tech and AI, best-in-class craft, design & advertising, BTS deep dives into the work and giving the people behind it a stage, fireside chats and interviews of incredible creatives, networking and learning opportunities, and interactive activations. The two-day event will culminate with the D&AD Awards Ceremony on 22 May, awarding the very best in global creativity.