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Steer and Jedco win Paddington Connections competition with a poetic twist!
SDS members Steer and Jedco Product Design have been appointed to design a graphically led wayfinding programme across Paddington. The team are working with Poet in the City, who have been commissioned to curate unique and personal local narratives to guide people Read More…
Case study: Butterfield Group creates signage for ‘B Works Powered by Yorkshire Bank’ flagship branch in Manchester
Project Name: B Works Powered by Yorkshire Bank Clients: Yorkshire Bank Sector: Other (Financial) Location: Manchester – Flagship (UK) Role: Branding, sign design concept and build in conjunction with designers I-AM and the CYBG team direct. Service delivered included full sign manufacture Read More…
Mark Lightfoot appointed Managing Director of Modulex UK
Congratulations to SDS member Mark Lightfoot on his recent appointment as Managing Director of Modulex UK. Taking up his post from 7 October 2019, Mark, a Modulex partner since 2003, will be primarily focusing on strengthening the company’s UK sales and business Read More…
British Sign Awards 2019 gala event on 14 November – book your tickets now!
Now in their seventh year, the British Sign Awards, organised by the International Sign Association (UK) (powered by the BSGA), will be recognising and rewarding the best of the British sign industry at their 14 November gala event. 15 awards will be Read More…
Member Hong Kong Design Institute establishes Department of Communication Design
It’s all change at SDS member The Hong Kong Design Institute. As of 1 September 2019, the Department of Communications Design & Digital Media officially split into two departments – the Department of Communication Design, headed up by former SDS Secretary and Read More…
The 2019 British Sign Awards – deadline for submitting entries extended to Friday 27 September
Once again we’re pleased to announce that the SDS will be judging entries in the wayfinding category of the 2019 British Sign Awards. This annual showcase celebrates the best of the best, from those working in the business of signs. Last year saw Read More…
Remembering June Fraser, pioneering graphic designer, former SDS Chair and co-author of the Sign Design Guide
Many of you will be aware of recent tributes to June Fraser, following her death at the age of 88 earlier this summer. The Guardian’s obituary (02/08/2019), written by her daughter Zoe Cull, summed June up as: “Energetic, ambitious, practical and Read More…
Whybrow and Heath Pedrola form a new London wayfinding and placemaking agency partnership
Ian Whybrow and Heath Pedrola are partners of newly formed Whybrow Pedrola. Originating from different sides of the world – South East England and North East Australia respectively – Ian and Heath met at a Society of Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) event Read More…
Save the date: 6th June – SDS on tour and the Birmingham Design Festival 2019
Following last year’s fabulous multi-faceted event, the SDS is heading up to Birmingham again in June. This year promises to be even bigger and better. Not only will the SDS be curating a workshop and sign tour, (full details to follow shortly), Read More…
New interactive map provides accessibility information for Britain’s railway stations
As part of their Inclusive Transport Strategy, the British rail industry has launched a new ‘Active Map‘ which will help passengers, including those with disabilities, find out about station accessibility. The interactive map is compatible with accessible features on iPhone, Android and Read More…