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
Wayfinding projects are not constrained by creativity, they are constrained by coordination. This talk with Alex Siniukov and Vladimir Siniukov explores how smarter ways of working can unlock greater freedom of design. The talk includes a live walkthrough of a typical workflow, from building a path network to generating and refining sign messages, showing how system-driven thinking enables a more agile and design-led process.
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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
Unifying community and opportunity for creatives in the North of England. Centred on the theme of ‘heritage’, the festival includes speakers from Sea, Wolff Olins, Studio Sana, Baxter & Bailey, plus CR’s editor Eliza Williams. From design workshops and talks to art installations, we aim to foster a creative community for creatives from different backgrounds to flourish in.
The theme of WUF13 will shine a global spotlight on the urgent need to address the global housing crisis and position housing as a driver of inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development. The six Dialogues at WUF13 will look at housing through different dimensions: how it can be recognized and advanced as a human right; how it can be placed at the centre of policy and practice across levels of governance and global agendas; and how ensuring adequate and equitable housing for all can unlock broader progress towards more inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities.
slı Çiçek joins us to discuss her practice at the intersection of architecture and scenography. Çiçek’s work focuses on scenography and exhibition design, with a particular interest in how display structures can shape the encounter between viewer and object.
Clerkenwell Design Week returns in May 2026, bringing together a dynamic mix of new venues, established destinations and a growing international presence across EC1. As plans take shape, the festival is once again set to transform the area into a vibrant hub for design, architecture and creativity. With a programme spanning exhibition venues, immersive installations, talks and showroom events, CDW 2026 will showcase the very best of international and UK design, in Clerkenwell, where design belongs.
The event showcases cutting-edge innovations in wide-format, digital, screen, and textile printing, along with signage, personalisation, and sustainable technologies. Co-located with the European Sign Expo and the Personalisation Experience, it features product launches, live demonstrations, expert talks, and competitions like World Wrap Masters. With a strong focus on business growth, automation, and investment-ready buyers, the expo is an essential platform for professionals seeking the latest print solutions and industry trends.