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MYA Meets; An occasional series about people we find inspiring. At MYA, we’re always looking for the crossover between ‘art’ and ‘work’. So at our last management meeting, we asked artist and film-maker Richard Butchins to tell us about what he does. As a child, Richard was disabled by polio. He’s also neuro-diverse. He told […]

MYA’s Managing Director, Carla McKenzie, features in a new photographic exhibition, ‘Women Who Ride Motorbikes’, which is touring the UK all through 2023.    The exhibition, by photographer Patricia Webb, is a photographic story of women who were motorcycle pioneers in earlier generations, combined with today’s trailblazers. The subject matter may be women and their […]

We’re excited to welcome Max to the MYA team! Max is our new Project Analyst and will be using his skills to turn raw data into useful information. Max also has experience in marketing and distribution, process design and customer service. He has a particular passion for sustainable design, leading to workspaces and systems that […]

The catering equipment industry will need to get a clear handle on data security when installing connected kitchen appliances as big corporates embrace ‘digital buildings’, one of Google’s top foodservice experts has said. Speaking at the recent Ceda Conference, James Shaw told delegates that smart building projects were creating a “new and exciting conversation” that […]

For well over a decade the debate of the health benefits of artificial sweeteners, known as Non Sugar Sweeteners (NSS) has been conducted in food production. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has gathered data and have concluded that a diet designed around good habits and balance is desirable for health. Research indicates that undesirable effects […]

One of the highlights last year was working with Holly and the team at The White Feather Coffee Company, on their transformation project at Bath Spa train station. The project combined bold interior design with new food and beverage equipment to provide a contemporary customer experience. MYA acted as Principal Designer & Project Manager, and […]

At MYA we believe in the importance of learning and strengthening our teams by sharing knowledge between colleagues. A great day was had by the Project Design Team at a client site, followed by a creative collaboration session.

Martha and Catherine from the MYA Studio take a look at the design trends we can expect to see throughout 2023: Design Trends 2023

Benefits Mapping is a visual information system that helps us to understand what we’re trying to achieve, and what we’re doing to get there. It clarifies the thinking of everyone involved in a project, from top to bottom. At MYA, it’s at the heart of everything we do – and we love sharing the process. […]

We’re sorry to announce that we’ve lost our founding partner, Margaret Young, who has died of kidney failure on December 2nd, at the age of 83. As well as creating MYA, Margaret was a skilled glider pilot, motorcyclist and yachtswoman; wife, mother and grandmother; Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, and Fellow of the Royal […]

In this period of remembrance, the team at MYA are grateful for those who have done so much for our security and freedom. We support Bike Tours For The Wounded, who organise life-changing motorcycle journeys for serving members and veterans who are disabled or ill. BT4TW have a fund-raising raffle coming up, and we’ve donated […]

We are looking forward to transforming the dining experience and delivering an authentic American taste at the new deli.

At MYA we encourage our staff to push the boundaries. Some go further than most: our senior designer Catherine Francis is in the middle of a sabbatical, travelling the world in search of new experiences and new ideas.  George caught up with her on the road… Walking on The Wild Side – CF Travels  

MYA are thrilled to be collaborating with The Wave London to develop an unforgettable surf-themed culinary experience! The Wave London promises to bring a totally ‘immersive’ surfing experience inland, and make it accessible to all ages and communities. Lee Valley Park will be the home of The Wave’s second site, the first being in Bristol. […]

The team here at MYA is expanding! We are very happy to welcome Terri Westwell and Kevin Pickford on board! Terri Westwell is one of our new designers. She is a hands-on creative with freelance experience in interiors, furniture, jewellery and paintings. Her degree in fine art incorporated many different media such as video, literature […]

The UK is set to become home to the world’s largest automated drone superhighway within the next 2 years. As part of a £273 million funding package for the aerospace sector, this 164-mile highway will connect towns and cities across the UK. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng announced plans on Monday and states that this funding […]

MYA is pleased to announce we have two new members on board: Diane Johnson and Simon Pyne. With them on the team, they will help us provide our clients with the most informed and sustainable results possible. Diane Johnson is a registered nutritionist with over twenty years of experience in public health, exercise, and sport. […]

MYA would like to welcome its three new team members; Moe Karimzada, Martha Titcombe, and Emily Wallace! Moe has hands-on experience in events management and a keen sense of organisation and planning. He developed these skills over several years at Rolls-Royce PLC. Moe was part of a team responsible for industry and local events, conferences, […]

MYA Consulting Ltd has moved to Hastings! After spending 10 years based out of Stroud, Bristol MYA has gone coastal! The seaside town of Hastings was given its name from the Battle of Hastings which took place in 1066, just 8 miles away from the centre of the town at Senlac Hill. Later, Hastings became […]

ARE YOU ROBOT READY? They’re coming to take over your kitchen. The latest step in kitchen automation is Flippy 2 by Miso Robotics, which can replace an entire fry station, freeing up more staff to work face to face with the customers. It’s quicker, cleaner, and safer: but does it justify the cost? MYA can […]

It was an absolute privilege to spend time on Saturday with the children of the Siam Boxing Camp, a community interest company in Hastings. Under the project leadership of Sarah Hallsworth, director of Siam and Alex Pink and Oliver Jeffrey of AP.CGI – they have created the most unique jubilee project! Hastings and Rye local MP […]

It’s always great to see a bespoke design come together. Ben & George visited the fabricator of the bespoke items for a café restaurant that MYA designed, and is currently being installed in one of our healthcare client sites in the North of England. We can’t wait to show you the finished article!