Category: Lesley Simpson

Working with white

Following on from my last newsletter comment about the use of white ink in the wide-format inkjet print space, those of you wanting more info might be interested in this – a free webinar from HP on the benefits of working...

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The white stuff

White ink – do you use much of it? Epson’s introduction of an entry-level direct-to-garment printer with white ink capability just got me pondering. How much white ink is now used in the large-format digital inkjet sector...

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Print and prosecco

I was checking out print events to update my 2024 calendar when I came across a ‘Print and Prosecco Night: Lino Printmaking’, a workshop on 25 Jan at Lavender Leonardos art school in London apparently. Just in case you need more...

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Happy Christmas

Here’s hoping you all have a wonderful festive break and return re-energised as the show season will be upon us before we know it – fast-track entry to SDUK 2024 (25-27 February) is already open! Wishing you all you wish...

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Show and tell

As we draw towards the end of 2023 I’d love to hear from you on what you consider your most ‘creative’ job of the year – and why. What has pushed you to develop new techniques when it comes to the options you can now...

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22-24 FEB, 2026
Sign & Digital UK

Where?

Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham

Cost?

Free to members of the sign making and digital print trade.

What is it?

Running for more than 35 years, Sign & Digital UK is a central part of the industry’s calendar, providing an annual launch pad for all that is new, and an economic stimulus for the industry. The show gives the opportunity to meet in person, see and compare equipment and kit from the major industry suppliers, and the chance to source new suppliers and gather new ideas to enhance and drive your business forward.

23 FEB, 2026
The Sign Industry Awards

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

Cost?

An individual ticket is £289, whereas a table of 10 is £2,800.

What is it?

The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.