
Scott Walklin Named 2026 Innovative Champion for Pushing the Boundaries of Signmaking
Scott Walklin from Sign Network has been named the winner of the 2026 Innovative Champion Award at the NZ Sign Display Awards

Scott Walklin from Sign Network has been named the winner of the 2026 Innovative Champion Award at the NZ Sign Display Awards

After spending the first half of the year busy producing the Sign & Print Expo, it has been nice to refocus on some of the other projects we have on the go.

The months are getting colder and wetter as we move deeper into winter, but that doesn’t mean the opportunities disappear. If anything, winter gives us a chance to work on our businesses just as much as in them.

After 35 years in business, Singleton Signs have reached an impressive milestone, becoming the 29th company in New Zealand to achieve Master Sign Maker accreditation.

First day back in the office today, and I’m still riding the high after an incredibly rewarding week at the 2026 Sign & Print Expo and Sign Display Awards of Excellence.

Over the past year, Network HR has expanded its range of services, enabling us to provide end-to-end people, leadership, training, and workplace solutions through our family of brands.

Welcome to Future & Focus, the biggest NZ Sign & Print Expo yet!
An absolute truckload of work has gone into planning and delivering this event, and I’m incredibly proud of what the NZSDA team, board, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and supporters have pulled together.

Ahead of Sign & Print Expo 2026 on 17 June, Design Assembly sat down with Nick Kapica to chat about wayfinding, typography, public spaces, and the subtle design decisions that help people feel confident, comfortable, and connected to the places around them.

Awards judging has officially wrapped up for 2026, and boy did you lot make it hard for the judges this year! With almost 300 entries, all at an incredibly high standard, the judges spent over 30 hours each poring over every detail before making their decisions. Feedback from the judges was…