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A Promotion for SDS Steering Group Member Colette Jeffery
Colette Jeffrey, an active SDS member since 1996, has been appointed Associate Professor in Wayfinding and Inclusive Design at Birmingham City University. After the completing her PhD later this year she will be exploring wayfinding research opportunities and making stronger connections with Read More…
London Calling: Letterheads 2018
Next month (16-19 August 2018) will see over 200 sign and lettering artists from five continents congregate at the Bargehouse, OXO Tower Wharf (on the South Bank) for an international Letterheads ‘meet‘, curated by SDS member, Sam Roberts. These ‘meets’ are typically closed-doors Read More…
Publication of the Government’s Inclusive Transport Strategy 2018
The Government’s Inclusive Transport Strategy was published on 25 July and is available to download from the Government website. The Department of Transport is clear that all public realm schemes should be inclusive and accessible. The Strategy’s core objectives are: raising awareness of passengers’ Read More…
SDS Talks Archive – A Benefit Of Membership
Sign Design Society member? One of the many perks of your membership package is access (via our Members’ Area) to our archive of the most recent SDS seminar talks, with livestream film and PDF(s) uploaded for most presentations dating back to October Read More…
Contract Opportunity – Help Develop A National Wayfinding Strategy Where East Meets West…
An international call for proposals for a three month contract to supply a countrywide tourism wayfinding and signage strategy. Consistent and distinctive signage will help visitors find their way around, and better align with the country’s core values and unique identity. Improving wayfinding Read More…
Sign Design Society Awards 2013 Portfolio Publication – Free Copies Available
The 2013 Sign Design Awards ceremony was a memorable gala presentation event which took place on 21st November at ARUP’s London offices. Attracting a larger number of entrants and receiving more entries from around the globe than ever before, a total of Read More…
All Change: Steer Davies Gleave Becomes Steer.
SDS member Steer Davies Gleave is changing their name to Steer, to reflect their growing international footprint, expanding portfolio and diversification beyond transport, into sectors including fuel, power and economic development. Steer CEO Hugh Jones commented: “We are delighted to announce our name Read More…
The SDS and 2018 British Sign Awards
Once again we’re pleased to announce that the SDS will be judging entries for the wayfinding category in the 2018 British Sign Awards. Last year saw member Populous Activate crowned winners in this annual showcase of British talent, with their Groupama stadium Read More…
Launch of the Membership Directory
The opportunity to promote your services and expertise to prospective clients and collaborators via the SDS website, is now available to all paid up members. More details are available here, but to take advantage of this benefit simply: Complete the directory application Read More…
Endpoint Enjoys An Award Winning Year
Congratulations to Endpoint whose international wayfinding teams have recently scooped two top industry awards. These include the Transform Awards MENA, where they won the much-coveted Gold Transform Award for their wayfinding strategy, creative design, and placemaking project at the Dubai Design Read More…