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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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
This talk considers the creative collaboration between writer Fran Ross and graphic artist and Ann Grifalconi to publish Ross’s one and only book: Oreo (1974). The satirical novel tells the story of a half-Jewish, half-Black girl—the eponymous Oreo—who sets out from Philadelphia, where she lives with her mother, to find her estranged father in New York City. […]
Join international urbanist May East for readings and conversation to celebrate the launch of her book ‘What if Women Designed the City?’’ How can cities be greener, wilder, more inclusive, liveable and poetic? Join international urbanist May East for readings and conversation to celebrate the launch of her book What if Women Designed the City?, which offers […]
The SBAU, with British designer Thomas Heatherwick appointed as the event’s general director, aims to explore urban issues of global cities, providing Seoul as a tested to look for alternatives. The structure of the SBAU is composed of few sections: Thematic Exhibition presenting the theme of each edition of the biennale, Cities Exhibition inviting leading public projects carried out by global cities, Global Studios gathering ideas from future architects and urbanists.
The effects of climate change are more evident than ever, and this global crisis needs a global response. Designers and commissioners of design all around the world have a critical role to play in designing a regenerative future by reducing carbon emissions and increasing biodiversity. The 34th edition of the biannual event will be hosted at the iconic Barbican Centre for two days of inspirational keynotes, dynamic break-out sessions, and opportunities for intelligent collision. Make sure you’re in the room when design decides to collectively face the climate and nature crisis.
Tristan Gooley will be In Conversation with Dr Colette Jeffrey, Chair of the RIN’s Outdoor Adventure Navigation group. They will discuss some of his extraordinary outdoor adventures, find out how he navigated using nature and any other technology. If you have any questions you would like to ask Tristan, please let us know when you register for this fascinating talk.