Embedding design across Network Rail
In 2019, over 1.8 billion rail passenger journeys took place in Great Britain and, with numbers climbing post-pandemic, millions of people are choosing to travel by train.
We work with Network Rail as their strategic design partner to help answer the question, "How can design support organisational change?".
We have supported them to embed design across everything they do, from organisational design principles to the identity design for their famous ‘Double Arrow’ logo.
Our work
ThinkStation
Understanding what people want from the design of local, small and medium-sized train stations.
ExploreStation
Working with Network Rail to understand the public’s response to proposed designs for stations across Great Britain.
Inclusive Design Guidance
We worked with Network Rail during the launch of its Inclusive Design Guidance to bring together stakeholders from across the country for a series of aspirational workshops focused on the value of inclusive design.
The cross-fertilisation of ideas was great, as was the dialogue and opportunity to create a vision.
Value of Design
On behalf of Network Rail, we conducted research into the value of design, demonstrating the financial, social and environmental benefits of the rail network. This included highlighting six case studies from across the UK and Europe, and recommendations for embedding design within infrastructure to maximise this value.
Category: Place & Infrastructure
Network Rail Design Principles
Our Principles of Good Design provide the tools to enable Network Rail’s assets to support a world class service.
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