International Women's Day at ASPECT Studios
Date: Mar 11, 2025
Category: Studio news
International Women’s Day, on 8 March , was a moment for our practice to celebrate the incredible achievements of women and reflect on how we can all contribute to positive change.
Our studios worldwide marked the occasion with meaningful events. In Sydney, our team came together to support the Happyboxes Project, donating essential items and crafting handmade cards for women and girls in remote Australian communities.
Our Shanghai studio took inspiration from the "Women: Born to Shine" National Geographic exhibition, sparking a vibrant discussion about the diverse experiences of women throughout history. This exhibition, with its powerful images and stories, provided a poignant backdrop for reflection.
On Thursday 6 March , our Associate Studio Director, Cassandra Chilton, joined Common ground Ground for their IWD cross-disciplinary event hosted by EmAGN VIC and AILA Fresh Vic, acting as a mentor for young emerging professionals. Meanwhile, inspired by the www.findingher.org.au campaign "Put Her Name On It," our Melbourne team created humorous ‘memorial plaques’ to celebrate female team members’ contributions, from everyday placements like trees and seats, to major projects.
While we strive for equality daily, IWD offered a crucial moment to acknowledge the unique challenges women face, particularly in traditionally male-dominated industries like ours. At ASPECT Studios, we are proud to have a majority female workforce, including at the board level.
We've made significant progress in closing the Gender Pay Gap, as evidenced by the recent WGEA data. We are committed to ensuring pay equality based on role and contribution, and we are actively working to provide more leadership opportunities for women, fostering a more equitable and inclusive environment for all.
On Thursday 6 March , our Associate Studio Director, Cassandra Chilton, joined Common ground Ground for their IWD cross-disciplinary event hosted by EmAGN VIC and AILA Fresh Vic, acting as a mentor for young emerging professionals. Meanwhile, inspired by the www.findingher.org.au campaign "Put Her Name On It," our Melbourne team created humorous ‘memorial plaques’ to celebrate female team members’ contributions, from everyday placements like trees and seats, to major projects.
While we strive for equality daily, IWD offered a crucial moment to acknowledge the unique challenges women face, particularly in traditionally male-dominated industries like ours. At ASPECT Studios, we are proud to have a majority female workforce, including at the board level.
We've made significant progress in closing the Gender Pay Gap, as evidenced by the recent WGEA data. We are committed to ensuring pay equality based on role and contribution, and we are actively working to provide more leadership opportunities for women, fostering a more equitable and inclusive environment for all.
