A huge thanks to all our clients and partners who have worked with us to deliver an exciting year of creative new ventures. Have a look at what we’ve been up to this year.
Our 2024 Highlights…
Author: Sarah Lomas
Swing Gates: A customer-centred approach to unlocking airport capacity in Australia
Terminal capacity is an important growth enabler for airports. With passenger numbers in Australian capital city airports forecast to more than double by 2050[1], Australian airports are facing major capacity constraints. With limited opportunities to expand terminal footprints due to spatial limitations, Australian airports are looking to advanced infrastructure and technology solutions to increase the … Read More
Repositioning Sports Stadiums
The unique value of sports venues lies in their ability to foster grassroots community engagement. By amplifying multi-purpose potential, former stadium-only grounds may put the spotlight on local participation and empower communities to use these spaces, leading to a sense of ownership and investment. As cities embrace denser urban living, there is an increasing need … Read More
Our 2023 Highlights…
What a year it’s been for our team. 2023 has been a particularly rewarding one for us, as many of our long-term projects finally became a reality. Over in Australia, Gold Coast Airport welcomed its first passengers this year. In the UK we celebrated the anniversary of opening the Elizabeth Line, while the thirteen-year collaboration … Read More
Let’s talk bilingual signs!
This week in Aotearoa New Zealand is Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week. It provides the perfect opportunity to talk about languages on signs. A majority of public-facing signs in Aotearoa are presented in English, but this status-quo is being challenged. There are currently two parallel conversations occurring: Firstly, how do … Read More
Our Mid-Year Highlights
It’s hard to believe it’s August already. Over halfway through 2023 now, we’re taking a look back at five project highlights for the year so far across our studios. Gold Coast Airport Gold Coast Airport is the gateway to some of Australia’s premier tourist and leisure destinations, welcoming in excess of 6.5 million passengers … Read More
The Wimbledon Way
Originally published in Football & Stadium Management in February 2023. How Wimbledon’s wayfinding and signage has set a new standard for experience-led sporting events
Reimagining the Motorway
Our Design Researcher, Marta Golfera, talks through her ‘kit of parts’ approach to sustainable industrial design and entering the recent RIBA competition ‘Gantry for National Highways’ About me With several years’ experience in industrial design, I joined Maynard at the end of last year as a Design Researcher, a role in which I’ve been able to … Read More
Our 2022 Highlights…
A huge thanks to all our clients and partners who have worked with us to deliver an exciting year of creative new ventures. Have a look at what we’ve been up to this year.
A wayfinding system that breaks the rules
Uncovering a vibrant underground art scene, Maynard have designed a wayfinding system that breaks the rules and responds to its environment, curating a destination that connects local art and culture with wider audiences. As London’s most recognised and completely legal street art tunnel, Leake Street links Lower Marsh with the South Bank, and has made … Read More