Design

A professional designed collection of symbol signs, free available for download as a OpenType font. A collection of common used symbols in signage & wayfinding design, by Sander Baumann.

A review of the book by David Gibson about information design for public spaces, The Wayfinding Handbook. A great book with details about design signage and wayfinding systems, how to use typography, color and information design and design signs for the public.

Guest article by Frank van Leersum about the relation between architectural design and signage, five outstanding examples on how typographical elements can work as architectual elements in the overall design.

Color in sign design is one of the most important factors, to create signs that work together it is advisable to create a color scheme. This article will explain the usage of a color wheel with various examples of high and low contrast lettering.

Design series for an metal pylon signage. In this article you will find information on designing and building an large metal pylon signage with illuminated signs. This metal pylon signage is placed in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Please share your thoughts on the design, thank you.

Famous design quotes that gets you thinking, create inspiration and shares their vision on design, brand, typography and more. In this article is compiled various lists of famous designers and also a feedback from fellow bloggers, quickly read and share your design(ers) quote.

A huge list of 20+ iPhone applications that changed the way you work as a designer. This list shows usefull iPhone apps for managing files online, send business cards, convert colors and measurements, calculate and more.

Take a look at a showcase of over 20 different airport signage designs, from cities all around the world. Also in this article detailed information about how to design airport signage & wayfinding systems.

The Neues Museum Nürnberg (Germany), from a contemporary art collection to modern design. The New Museum showcases the work of important German graphic, product and industrial designers. When you are near the city of Nürnberg Germany the museum is well worth the visit.

Did you every experienced a feeling that you had to buy more products at a retail shop? I took the plunge and went to the Puma Factory Outlet store in Germany. A visual appealing store designed with detail.