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Why good wayfinding words matter: UK hospital apologises for poor signage to Coronavirus isolation unit
A recent incident reported in The Guardian has highlighted why robust signage is so important in a hospital setting and what happens when it falls short of best practice. A woman who experienced flu-like symptoms after a trip to Singapore and Hong Read More…
BSI draft symbol for non-visible disabilities – call for feedback
Most people recognize the currently used international symbol of access.It is endorsed by the United Nations, adopted by the Department for Transport in the UK for the blue badge indication for disabled parking and is also used for accessible routes and toilets. However, Read More…
ABG Design features in the most recent Parliamentary Review on creative industries
Photo featuring ABG Design co-founders Howard Miles (left) and Chris Hubert (right). Congratulations to SDS member ABG Design who feature in the most recent edition of The Parliamentary Review, with its focus on creative industries. The Truro-based studio, founded in 1999 by Read More…
Changing Places win March 2020 Budget backing victory
Some great news for inclusion that you may have missed in recent weeks. To celebrate that in his March 12 2020 Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged to accelerate the provision of Changing Places toilet facilities in new and existing buildings. As well Read More…
New ISA-UK Sign & Print Awards 2020 announced
By the industry, for the industry, the inaugural ISA-UK Sign & Print Awards 2020 is the only competition for the sign, print and visual communication sector endorsed by its leading trade association, ISA-UK. Formerly known as the British Sign & Graphics Association Read More…
Case study library: Applelec showcases illuminated signage project for Treetop Adventure Golf, Manchester Printworks
Role: Brand identity design – new, illuminated logo signage for exterior of Printworks. The Brief: isGroup worked closely with SloanLED Systems and Applelec to create new, high-level signage for the rainforest-themed, crazy golf establishment, Treetop Adventure Golf. Stretching an impressive 6350 x 2552mm in Read More…
Announcement: changes to the SDS management
Dear Members After a good three years as Chair of the SDS, I have decided it is time to step down. I am very pleased to announce that Colette Jeffrey and Andrew Barker will be taking the SDS forward as Co-Chairs. Colette and Andrew have been Read More…
Recent ThinkStation initiative findings to feed into the brief for an upcoming international station design competition
Some SDS members may have been fortunate to be amongst the 350 people who had the opportunity to attend one of the series of pioneering ThinkStation workshops held in recent months across the UK. Run by the Design Council in partnership with Read More…
NEW Chapter 6 of Traffic Signs Manual now available
Through the Traffic Signs Manual, the Department for Transport provides guidance to traffic authorities and sign designers on good practice in respect of the design and use of traffic signs to provide appropriate and adequate information for road users. The newly revised Read More…
Why TfL chose the colour purple for the Elizabeth Line
https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/crossrail-real-reason-tfl-chose-17404241 Yesterday, 15 December 2019, marked the dawn of a new era in London/Home Counties train travel. Transport for London (TFL) started the rolling out process for the new Elizabeth Line (formerly known as Crossrail), taking over from Great Western Railway (GWR) Read More…