With Great British Railways (GBR) on the horizon, there’s growing focus on how to bring unity, clarity, and modernity to a network shaped by decades of different operators, franchises and visual identities. While the scale of the visual identity of GBR is unprecedented, many of the challenges it faces, brand alignment, service continuity, physical consistency, … Read More
Author: Helen Garley
A Kit of Parts: Why Building Should Be a Product, Not A Prototype
Architecture is one of the few industries still treating every project like a one-off. While product designers iterate, architects often reinvent. The result? Cost overruns, delays, inefficiencies and a user experience that doesn’t always deliver. In product design, the process is as important as the outcome. Iteration is everything. The best products aren’t one-offs; they’re … Read More
Maynard in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
As Maynard’s Aotearoa New Zealand office grows, our local team in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington continues to bring Maynard’s expertise in wayfinding, brand, and design strategy to the south end of the North Island, working on projects that connect deeply with the communities here. A handful of recent projects in the office reflect the cultural richness … Read More
The power of a unified brand: What 25 years of TfL tells us about design strategy
In a city as vast and as fast paced as London, clarity is a necessity. When Transport for London (TfL) launched its unified marketing brand in 2000, it marked more than a visual refresh. It signalled a new era of integrated, user-focused design across every mode of transport – from the tube to bus to bike.