Signage review - UK

Today the BBC published an article (click here to see it) about the signs found on our roads. This is an interesting read as as graphic designer we seek to make peoples lives easier, safer and more enjoyable by designing useful signage. The article touches the depths of this discipline when colour shapes and symbols all have to be considered when making signage. for example using ancient camera's to symbolise the speed camera, and a steam train to symbolise a railway station. the UK has a great history in signage design creating for the world a one standardised road signage system, that we see in every country when we travel around. Take a read and see what you learn!