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:

As well as raising the profile of our disciplines, we offer members a programme of events, resources and initiatives to help them:

To join choose a membership plan that suits you and sign up!

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A close-up photograph of a hand holding a single piece of metal type. The metal block shows a serif uppercase “q” engraved on its end, slightly worn from use. The background is dark and out of focus, highlighting the detail and texture of the metal type.

Richard Ardagh explores the treasures of London’s Type Archive and the craft, design and history of the printed letter. Richard will introduce Type Archived, his recently published book documenting the treasures of traditional typefounding held at London’s Type Archive.

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Foreground left, little girl wearing sunglasses and a summer dress carrying and moving a stool from one outside area to another (possibly to group it with others at a red, blue and green round table)

Join artist and designer Päivi Raivio and author Tim Gill for a screening and conversation on playful urban design in partnership with London Design Festival.

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Close‑up view of metal movable type blocks arranged in rows, showing raised reversed letters used in traditional printing.

Oldest working commercial letterpress printers in the UK – a living museum of Victorian history. Book onto a 90 minute tour.

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Sound & Vision Design Conference

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Bright yellow‑green poster with bold black text reading “SOUND AND NOISIA.” Smaller text in the bottom right corner says “St Bride Foundation Design Conference 17 October 2026.”

Our exceptional line-up of speakers will guide us through the rhythm and resonance of design, typography, interior design, illustration, videography and more – uncovering the stories, influences, and ideas behind their work.

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Healthy City Design 2026: Breakdown or Breakthrough?

Start date: 20 October 2026
End date: 22 October 2026
Promotional image for the Healthy Cities Design 2026 conference, showing an aerial shot of Salford Media Centre, Greater Manchester (venue for the event).

Healthy City Design 2026 returns to the Lowry in Salford, Greater Manchester on 20–22 October 2026 under the theme “Breakdown or breakthrough?” The Congress will explore bold strategies that place health at the centre of urban transformation – bringing an interdisciplinary focus across research, investment, development, design, planning and public health. Cities across the world […]

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