28/07/2026
A simple question "How can I help?" became something far bigger.
Working alongside and members of Cayman’s autistic community, Big Panda created Autism Acceptance a community-led identity shaped by lived experience, sensory perspectives and a shared ambition for greater understanding and inclusion.
The identity was developed through interactive workshops led by autistic members of the community. Their responses to colour, form and visual movement directly informed the design, placing autistic people at the centre of the process.
The mark draws inspiration from patterns of neural connectivity and different ways of processing sensory information. Its interconnected forms suggest pathways, relationships and communication, creating a visual metaphor for neurological diversity and the many ways people connect, sense and understand the world.
Since launch, Autism Acceptance has raised more than $300,000, opened Cayman’s first dedicated autism support space, and strengthened community engagement and government advocacy.
Shaped by the autistic community and grounded in empathy, the identity turned a deeply personal experience into a visible platform for understanding, inclusion and lasting change across the Cayman Islands.
Read the full case study via the link in bio.