This International Women’s Month, Maynard Wayfinding Designer – Emme Jacob sits down with Louise from Design Assembly to discuss career-beginnings and the future of the design industry.

Listen to Emme share her reflections on the significance of her practice and the growing demand for inclusive and accessible wayfinding solutions in Aotearoa. “As a wayfinding designer I can never be an expert on someone’s else identity but what we can do is have empathy, have an open mind, open ears and try to be the voice for others.”

Thank you Design Assembly for placing a special spotlight on Women in Design.

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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. We’ve also had the opportunity to travel to awards ceremonies, design festivals and work in each other’s offices to experience the country and local culture.

As we approach the end of another landmark year, we’re looking back on our highlights…

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The number of cyclists in London has increased by 20% since the pandemic.

In Transport for London’s recently published Travel in London report new data suggests that “investment in London’s cycle network is enabling more people to cycle”.

Unlocking the potential for better health, lower pollution, and safer streets, walking and cycling active travel initiatives can act as creative catalysts for healthy, vibrant and social cities and neighbourhoods.

We’re excited to be working with local councils and Business Improvement Districts next year on a range of new pedestrian wayfinding projects around London and further across the UK, including Stratford, Aldgate, Greenwich Peninsula, Blackpool, and Northampton Town Centre. These schemes will encourage smooth transitions with expansive cycle networks which connect to further sustainable transport modes, nurturing inclusive social values and giving people the freedom to explore their local communities.

We look forward to seeing the conversations about #activetravel in the UK continue in 2024.