Harnessing the Power of One

Welcome to the final article in our Design at Scale — Academy series, focusing on the design practice in a team of ten. This piece aims to synthesise our findings into a comprehensive methodology built upon four key pillars: One Language, One Space, One Method, and One Team.

We call it the “Power of One” because it can be adapted to any industry, from fashion and transportation to healthcare, education, retail, and media and broadcasting. It’s not just about agreement; it’s about how a team views themselves and their work, striving to benefit the company and its customers.

Origins and Evolution

As we mentioned in previous articles the Power of One emerged in the early 2000s at the offices of Silicon Graphics, a renowned American company specialising in rendering stations for TV production, at the heart of the Europe subdivision. It has since undergone several iterations and name changes to reflect agency and in-house environments. All while maintaining its core focus: fostering unity between design, business, and engineering functions.

Understanding the Power of One

We understand that the Power of One streamlines design offerings, bringing them closer to engineering and aligning them with the strategic vision and ambition driven by business objectives. Now…