Braille and Tactile
Sign Experts
What We Do
We are a sign design and consultancy business with over 25 years of experience, working closely with the RNIB as their sign consultants. We are specialists in Braille and tactile signage that fully complies with the Equality Act (DDA), RNIB Sign Design Guide, BS8300 and Part M of Building Regulations.
Signage Survey
We can visit your site and carry out a full signage survey.
This can include:-
An audit of existing signs
A report on the existing signs with comments, observations and recommendations
Writing corporate sign style guides
Sign Manuals
Sign Maintenance
Sign Cleaning
Proposal
In addition to a survey, a full proposal can include:
Individual, coloured, dimensioned scale drawings of each sign including:
Proposed colour scheme, size, drawn to scale Correct typestyle, sign construction, sign location photo
Marked up plans showing the location of each sign
Detailed costing of each sign including: Quantities and total price with an extra over for installation
A detailed product specification
A Braille and tactile sample showing one of the proposed sign types
Sign Design
As part of the design process to supply an appropriate and functional sign we consider
Sign Placement
Purpose of the sign
Flexibility
Upgradeability
Fixing method
Manufacture
We are a leading UK sign producer and have produced signs for thousands of sign projects.
Our work includes industrial sign production for the construction industry, retail sign production for shops and healthcare signs, local authority signs and school signage.
Our sign products include the following systems and materials: acrylic signs, aluminium signs, architectural lettering, banners, braille and tactile signs, cable systems, digital prints, directory signs, display items, exhibition graphics, fascias, floor graphics, hanging signs, illuminated signs, LED signs, panel and channel signs, plaques, post mounted signs, site boards, solar powered signs, stainless steel signs, sustainable signs, totems, vinyl lettering, wall mounted signs, window graphics.
Installation
We have many years experience in UK sign installation and can advise on any aspect of sign implementation.
Our team of sign installation engineers have undergone all industry required sign installation and Health and Safety training.
- CSCS Operative
- IOSH Managing Safely
- SMSTS Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme
- SSSTS – Construction Site Supervisor’s Safety Certificate
- IPAF Scissor Lift, Self propelled Boom
- PASMA Safe Erection and Use of Towers
Our high access specialists are IRATA, FASET and MEWP qualified.
We can supply fully tailored Risk and Method statements (RAM’s), where required.
We also hold the Constructionline Gold status which includes SSIP
Advice
With over 25 years experience of accessible signage and a further 5 years of general signage experience including co writing the RNIB Sign Design Guide and working with modular sio offer.
Clients
Why We Are Different
From the early days of accessible signage specification in the UK we have been there since the very beginning of Braille and tactile signs in the UK. We have developed and evolved the manufacturing process for accessible signs with examples of our work still on use over 20 years later. Some of our earliest clients still come to us for additional signage for the signage we originally supplied. We are experts in our field and offer an unparalleled wealth of knowledge.
Some of Our Latest Work
With installations across all of the UK we have worked on a wide range of projects in many and varied sectors
Sign Solutions
MK Design offer a range of different sign solutions specific to the purpose of each requested sign.
Directional
We can visit your site and carry out a full signage survey.
Directories
In addition to a survey we provide a full proposal.
Identification
As part of the design process to supply an appropriate and functional sign we consider sign placement and purpose of the sign.
Information
As part of the design process to supply an appropriate and functional sign we consider sign placement and purpose of the sign.
Safety
Prohibition, warning, mandatory, safe condition and fire equipment signs.
Our philosophy for signage is to provide
“one sign for all”
From Our Clients
“MK Design worked closely with BAM and our Client (the Deanery Academy) with detailed design development which enabled a smooth installation process. We found the MK Design workforce very efficient in the way they carried out daily activities and they demonstrated good collaboration working with a large Principle Contractor.”
“MK Design are always very helpful with enquiries, prompt to return quotations/amendments and a quality installation. A very professional and valued supplier.”
Let’s Start Something new
Say Hello!
If you have any questions or would like more information, we will be happy to help. For general inquiries call 01454 852 802 or email info@mkdesign.org.uk