Rebel with a cause

“It felt as though the team were doing this as it were their own office and made the whole project a very pleasant experience.”

Tom Hambrett, Group General Counsel, Revolut

Revolut’s London HQ was more than just a relocation. It marked a turning point.

At the time, Revolut was going through an identity shift while designing their flagship London office. They were clear on what they weren’t, but hadn’t yet defined exactly what they would become.

Partnering with their internal teams and office fit-out experts, Motive created a series of brand-led installations. Each piece served as a statement, capturing the raw momentum of a disruptor. Together, they curated a journey that sparked the emotion Revolut wanted their staff and clients to feel.

Revolut was growing at breakneck speed, driven by a mission to shake up traditional banking. They aimed to be edgier, bolder, and more powerful than their fintech rivals. That was the key feeling you got the moment you stepped onto Revolut’s turf.

Design that doesn’t flinch

The fit-out team’s choice of tones and textures only reinforced that sentiment. Motive worked seamlessly with everyone involved to ensure the brand installations amplified this pride and energy.

At the centre of it all stands the now-iconic Never Settle wall, famous across Revolut’s global community for its Instagram appeal. Revolut already loved neon signage, but we pushed this piece further. By setting each neon letter in concrete, we symbolised their will as an immovable force. Behind it, a wall of powerful newspaper articles – sourced from the British Library – showcases stories of people who stood up for their causes and refused to back down.

Revolut’s values appear throughout the office in striking custom neon signage. One slogan, though, sparked heavy debate: “Get shit done” versus “Get it done.” We proposed a playful solution by turning off the lighting on the “sh” – creating a wall feature that’s both agreeable and unforgettable.

Built in London. Rolled out globally.

This project was never just about a single office. The workspace branding standards established here have now been rolled out across Revolut’s offices worldwide, from Porto to Vilnius. It’s a unified brand presence that people can physically experience, wherever they are.