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!
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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
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the National Print Museum is curating The BIG Type Festival, a special programme of events, workshops and activities. The festival’s evening programme is supported by the After Hours at the Museum Scheme.
An international conference organised by the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design in September 2026 invites speakers, participants and delegates. 2026 sees the 40th anniversary of the original New Design for Old exhibition, which Lady Helen Hamlyn curated in the Boiler House at the V&A in 1986. To mark this momentous moment in time, INCLUDE 2026 takes place in September at the Royal College of Art in Battersea, London. INCLUDE 2026 will offer a space to pause, reflect and critically examine the ongoing evolution of inclusive design.
We will explore how design research and practice considers ageing, gender, diverse abilities, neurodiversity, economic status, culture and social identity.
More information to follow soon.
London Design Festival celebrates and promotes our city as the design capital of the world. The 24th edition will take place from 12–20 September 2026. Take part and share your stories with global audiences.
Building on the legacy of the Shoreditch Design Triangle, SDW shines a spotlight on emerging talent, innovative thinking and contemporary products shaping hospitality, residential, retail and workplace interiors. As part of the London Design Festival programme, Shoreditch Design Week continues to elevate the area as one of the UK design industry’s most influential destinations. Discover what’s going on at Shoreditch Design Week, from inspiring exhibitions and showroom experiences to thought-provoking talks, installations and networking opportunities. Whether you’re an architect, designer, specifier or design enthusiast, there’s plenty to explore across the week.