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As another year draws to a close we take a moment to reflect on what we have achieved with our partners and clients. View the full story here!

We want to pass on our congratulations to the entire line-wide team on the Elizabeth Line, Grimshaw, Atkins and Equation, on being awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize. For us, the Elizabeth Line has always been a project about impact not just on the platforms, but beyond the tracks too. It’s one that right from the … Read More

The Maynard Group is expanding and we’re on the lookout for wayfinding and graphic information designers to join our London team! If you have experience in wayfinding strategy and communication design, particularly within the transport and public realm sectors, please get in touch. Send your portfolio and CV to jobs@maynard-design.com with a short blurb about … Read More

We want to pass on a huge congratulations to the team on another series of wins for the Elizabeth Line, which was shortlisted last week by the RIBA for the Striling Prize 2024. This landmark project has laid the foundation for our team to continue applying the same line-wide design principles in our transport work … Read More

Congratulations to Emme Jacob on her recent promotion to Associate, Wayfinding Designer in our Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Studio. Emme has been instrumental to the design and delivery of our social housing, aviation, public transport and cultural centres, grounded by a belief that every person deserves inclusive access and connection to place.

We are thrilled to share that the Elizabeth Line has won silver for Best Wayfinding from Transform Awards Europe 2024. Our wayfinding concept focused on the below ground tunnel environments, where we introduced a common design language across a family of architectural components. Our products included cladding, platform edge screens, seating, lighting, digital advertising, signage … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

Huge congratulations to the team on another win for the Elizabeth Line. At the World Architecture Festival in Singapore last week the Elizabeth Line won for Completed Buildings: Transport. The award recognised the collaboration between Grimshaw, AtkinsRéalis, EQUATION Lighting Design and Maynard. This landmark project has laid the foundation for our team to continue applying … Read More