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Activating HS2’s Design Vision

Vision & Purpose

Client : HS2

The challenge

Expanding on our previous work

After we had worked with High Speed Two (HS2) to develop their Design Vision, they challenged us to use its principles to implement an operational programme that would inspire staff and the supply chain – and maximise public value. 

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The approach

Implementing organisational best practice 

Placing the Design Vision principles of people, place and time at the heart of our approach, we benchmarked existing design practices in the organisation. We then shaped a design management strategy to activate these principles across HS2. Implementation tools included a Design Handbook, a Public Art Strategy, training events, as well as an independent design panel to review supplier design practices. 

The impact

  • Direction defined

    Design Vision implemented across HS2 – cross-departmentally, in procurement and when engaging the supply chain.

  • Principles embeded

    New processes combined with the Design Handbook and other tools ensure the principles drive HS2’s design strategy and management.

  • Design elevated

    HS2 will be seen as a model of design and innovation for future rail and infrastructure.

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