Accept & Proceed designs for the future.
Collectively redesigning and reimagining our world, Accept & Proceed’s work encompasses strategy, brand identity, experiences and content. Our work, rooted in observation, explores emergent patterns and pathways to think about the future through the lens of crafted thoughtful design. Deliberate in our approach, we progress together with a steadfast focus on positive impact.
To find out more about the connections and community who motivate our thinking, inspire our worldview and supercharge us as a collective, listen to the voices of our network at Endless Vital Activity as we shape new ideas, new brands and new systems that will flourish in a regenerative society and caring world.
Collectively redesigning and reimagining our world, Accept & Proceed’s work encompasses strategy, brand identity, experiences and content. Our work, rooted in observation, explores emergent patterns and pathways to think about the future through the lens of crafted thoughtful design. Deliberate in our approach, we progress together with a steadfast focus on positive impact.
To find out more about the connections and community who motivate our thinking, inspire our worldview and supercharge us as a collective, listen to the voices of our network at Endless Vital Activity as we shape new ideas, new brands and new systems that will flourish in a regenerative society and caring world.
Meet the team

Nick Smith
Designer

David Johnston
Founder, CEO

Jess Sutherland
Designer

Ella Sutherland
Project Manager

George Fairweather
Designer

Fred Ross
Design Director

Alison Haigh
Design Director

Erica Routledge
Operations Director

Janneke Geerts
Project Manager

Sally Oldfield
Managing Director

Matthew Jones
Executive Creative Director

Nigel Cottier
Design Director

Stephen Heath
Creative Director

Michelle Dona
Client Partnership Director

Freya Smith
Designer

Giorgio Marani
Designer

Harry Wakefield
Designer

Tamara Hoogeweegen
Creative Strategist

Tom Ive
Designer
Working at Accept & Proceed – If you share our vision then have a look at our current open positions here.