Urban

Signatures




Sugito vs Hanoi, #Aero #luma 2025



Urban Signatures is a research-driven platform dedicated to exploring the visual language of cities through signage, typography, and graphic heritage. It serves as both a space for critical analysis and a creative laboratory where I experiment and explore the:



intersection
of urban identity, vernacular design, 
and emerging technologies


Through documentation, design research, and hands-on projects, Urban Signatures highlights the evolving role of typography in the built environment, fostering a deeper understanding of its historical significance and contemporary transformations.





Taichung, Taiwan, #Aero #Luma  2024

My name is Simon Richards, i am designer, researcher, and educator specializing in typography, visual communication, and urban design. My work explores the intersection of design, cultural heritage, and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on urban signage and vernacular typography.

Collaboration / Enquiry -  simonric@gmail.com


Sugito, Japan vs Hanoi, Vietnam #Aero #Luma 2025

Taipei vs Taichung, Taiwan #Aero #Luma 2024


Kitasenju, Tokyo, Japan #Luma 2024


Datong District, Taipei,Taiwan #Luma 2024


Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan, vs Wagga Wagga, Australia #Aero #Luma 2024


Melbourne, Australia, #Luma 2024


Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan #Aero #Luma 2024



West district, Zhongxing Village, Taichung, Taiwan #Luma 2024


Sugito,Japan vs Hanoi, Vietnam #Aero #Luma 2024




Kitasenju,Tokyo, Japan #Luma 2024

Kitasenju,Tokyo, Japan #Luma 2024

Melbourne, Australia, #Luma 2024







Kitasenju,Tokyo, Japan #Luma 2024

Kitasenju,Tokyo, Japan #Luma 2024

Collaboration / Enquiry -  simonric@gmail.com