We would like to take this opportunity to introduce MK Design. Founded in 1995 by husband and wife team Mark & Karen Rose, our philosophy for signage is to provide “one sign for all”.

Over the last 14 years since the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 came into force we, at MK Design, have been working with the Royal National Institute for the Blind and the JMU Access Partnership to standardise the advice given to establishments on décor and signage to allow them to cater for users, staff and visitors with visual impairment. The aim is to ensure that confusion and disorientation is avoided as much as is possible, and that these physical barriers are overcome.

Mark Rose of MK Design has over 20 years experience in the sign industry and has been a specialist in accessible signs for over 15 years. Mark has been instrumental in the development of Braille and tactile sign specifications for the UK. He wrote the Bulletin Sheet no 24 on signage for the RNIB and has acknowledgement for his contributions to the Sign Design Guide published in 2000.

Mark is currently the RNIB & RNIB Access Consultancy Service's Sign Consultant. He works closely with their Access Consultants, giving help and advice on wayfinding issues, carrying out sign audits, surveys and preparing accessible sign proposals.

In 2006 Tiffany joined the partnership. Tiffany has been trained in carrying out surveys and preparing proposals. She now has experience in various aspects of accessible signage and wayfinding.

Partners: Mark Rose, Andy Rose, Tiffany Rose and Karen Rose.

Office at:

10 Footes Lane, Frampton Cotterell, S.Glos. BS36 2JQ
t: 01454 852802 f: 01454 852867 m: 07719 792762

e: mark.rose@mkdesign.org.uk

e: tiffany.rose@mkdesign.org.uk