Marc Jenkins Design specialises in wayfinding and visual communication design for the built and natural environments. With 35 years of diverse experience across various building sectors, Marc has had the privilege of working on a wide range of public and private projects.
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What do you love most about your job?
What I love about wayfinding and communication design is their power to make spaces and messages feel intuitive, welcoming, and purposeful. There's something deeply satisfying about solving problems through clarity—transforming confusion into confidence. Whether it's guiding someone through a complex building or designing a visual system that speaks without words, I enjoy creating experiences that help people feel grounded and informed. I love blending creativity with logic, strategy with storytelling. It’s rewarding to know my work can reduce stress, enhance accessibility, and make meaningful connections between people and places. Ultimately, it’s design that quietly makes the world work better.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The desire for creative freedom and the ability to build something meaningful on my own terms. I wanted to shape my work around my values—clarity, purpose, and thoughtful design—while collaborating with clients who share that vision. After years of working for a global architectural practice, I saw an opportunity to create a studio that blends strategy with creativity in a more personal, agile way. The challenge excited me, and the idea of growing something from scratch felt empowering. I was driven by a belief that great design can truly improve everyday experiences.
Why should our clients choose you?
I’m a graphic and exhibition designer by training, with nearly 35 years of experience working with architects, interior designers, and urban planners.
My skills are a combination of wayfinding, sign design and graphic design. I bring an understanding of space and environmental dynamics to a project as well as sign-making techniques and engineering, which I learned while working for an exhibition designer in my early years.
In my experience, clients understand graphics and signs, but many are less certain about what wayfinding is. Working out how people move in, out and around an environment, and then formalising the findings into a scheme that defines all the elements required is an important aspect of what I do.
And of course, these elements aren’t just signs, they may include other graphics as well as lighting, interior design, urban design and the architecture itself.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I provide my services online and remotely by using digital tools that make collaboration seamless, no matter where my clients are located. Through video calls, screen sharing, and cloud-based platforms like Google Workspace, I can manage every stage of a project—from discovery and strategy to design and delivery. I share progress through interactive presentations, offer real-time feedback sessions, and deliver final assets in accessible digital formats. Whether it’s wayfinding, communication design, or sign design, I ensure a smooth, transparent process that’s just as effective as in-person collaboration—flexible, responsive, and tailored to each client’s needs and location.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
To keep my customers safe from COVID-19, I’ve shifted all services to be fully remote and contact-free. Meetings, consultations, and presentations are conducted via video calls and collaborative online platforms. I use secure digital tools for file sharing, feedback, and approvals, eliminating the need for in-person interactions. For any physical signage or wayfinding systems, I coordinate directly with suppliers and installers to ensure safe, hygienic handling and installation, following current health guidelines. By embracing flexible, remote workflows, I’ve created a safe, efficient process that protects everyone’s wellbeing without compromising on the quality or creativity of the work.
Wayfinding Strategy
My wayfinding strategy service helps people navigate complex environments—like hospitals, airports, or campuses—by creating clear, intuitive systems of signs, maps, and digital tools. This service combines design, architecture, and user experience to ensure visitors can easily find their destination with minimal confusion. I analyse foot traffic, behaviour patterns, and spatial layouts to develop customised solutions that guide people smoothly from point A to point B. A strong wayfinding strategy improves accessibility, reduces stress, and enhances the overall experience for users while boosting operational efficiency. It’s essential for any large or unfamiliar space where clear direction is crucial for navigation.
Sign Design
My sign design service creates visually effective and functional signage tailored to a client's brand, environment, and purpose. This service combines graphic design, materials knowledge, and spatial planning to produce signs that communicate clearly and attractively—whether for wayfinding, branding, safety, or advertising. I consider factors like visibility, legibility, lighting, and placement to ensure each sign performs well in its intended context. The process often includes concept development, mock-ups, material selection, and production specifications. Professional sign design enhances user experience, strengthens brand identity, and ensures consistency across all signage in a physical space, from exterior signs to interior displays.
Communication Design
My communication design service focuses on crafting visual and strategic messages that effectively connect with an audience across various media. It blends graphic design, branding, storytelling, and user experience to create compelling content that informs, engages, and inspires action. This service can include designing logos, marketing materials, digital content, packaging, and more. I work closely with clients to understand their goals and audience, ensuring the message is clear, consistent, and visually impactful. Whether for print, web, or environmental graphics, communication design enhances brand identity, supports marketing efforts, and helps businesses deliver their message with clarity, creativity, and purpose.
