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
There are no future events.
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News
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
Join us online to talk about the role of street art in bringing life and vibrancy to urban neighbourhoods. We’ve got three different speakers lined up, ready to bring diverse perspectives to the conversation. Come along to hear about Enfield Council’s public art programme, Global Street Art’s London Mural Festival, and Geojam’s lived experiences as public artists.
Speakers will address: does the role of the designer need to be redefined and reconsidered to reflect the environmental, social and technological developments and challenges of our time?Knowing your worth: what is the real world impact of creativity and design and how can this be quantified, valued and enhanced? What role do designers have in convincing policy makers, clients and communities to make informed choices? How can designers break down barriers to inclusion and accessibility within and outside of the industry and its institutions? Free to attend but tickets must be pre-booked.
A study day at Norwich Printing Museum! Independent type-designer Jeremy Tankard will describe his working methods and philosophy in creating new fonts. New theories on early type-production will be discussed by Jack Norfolk and Paul Nash. Workshop tickets are £80.
Operating under the line ‘Print Without Barriers’, The Print Show is committed to helping visitors discover new opportunities for their business, demonstrating that print is so much more than simply putting ink on paper. With access to exhibitors from all corners of the industry, all free of charge, The Print Show is an event that cannot be missed. The Print Show is now established as the most important and best-attended industry event in the UK, and is still the only exhibition entirely dedicated to the UK print sector. The Print Show is the primary meeting point for the market, offering visitors the opportunity to see the latest technological developments, meet and network with peers, and access advice from some of the leading experts in print.
Explore how UK entrepreneurs can contribute to achieving SDG 11 by making cities and communities more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. How can we develop transportation systems that are accessible, affordable, and eco-friendly for everyone, especially those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities, and older persons? How can we reduce road accidents and improve inclusive urban planning while addressing these challenges?