Ansley Maywood
About Ansley Maywood
Ansley Maywood is a Founding Partner at IDEO, where she has worked since 2021 in London. She also serves as Managing Partner at Agence Why in Paris and London Beauty Clinic, leveraging her extensive design expertise to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation.
Work at IDEO
Ansley Maywood has served as a Founding Partner at IDEO since 2021. Based in the London Area, United Kingdom, she has contributed to the firm's focus on design innovation and customer experience. Her role involves leading initiatives that enhance workplace and customer interactions through design excellence.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at IDEO, Ansley Maywood is a Managing Partner at Agence Why since 2022, where she leads a team in Paris. She focuses on design excellence and innovation capabilities. She also holds a Managing Partner position at London Beauty Clinic since 2019, where she manages operations and client relationships.
Previous Experience at Downing Retail Displays
Ansley Maywood worked at Downing Retail Displays in various roles from 2013 to 2018. She started as a Design Assistant, then progressed to Senior Designer, and finally served as Chief Designer. In these positions, she developed expertise in spatial layouts and visual experiences for exhibitions and events.
Education and Expertise
Ansley Maywood holds a Doctor's Degree from Harvard Business School, where she studied Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2013 to 2015. She also earned an MBA from the University of Edinburgh Business School from 2005 to 2008 and a Master's degree in design from Strate, Ecole de Design from 2008 to 2013.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Ansley Maywood emphasizes the importance of purpose and people in her design work. She utilizes traditional design processes to creatively solve problems and transform organizations. Her keen eye for industry trends and innovative technologies informs her approach to developing effective design solutions.