Most valuable team member: The Clearleft events bell
Would it even be a Clearleft event if you didn’t hear the joyous ringing of this iconic bell? Its bright tones signal the end of lunch and the start of another insightful talk from a global design expert. Whether at UX London or Leading Design, the bell’s unwavering dedication to punctuality ensures we all stay on schedule.
Do you know we produce events like Leading Design London and New York, UX London and Research by the Sea? Tickets for 2025 are already available—don’t miss out!
Most service designers and pastries in the same room at one time* (maybe): Service Design Breakfast Club
If there’s one thing we’ve learned this year, it’s that great service design pairs perfectly with flaky, buttery pastries. The Service Design Breakfast Club not only brings together brilliant minds to discuss design challenges but also offers an impressive spread of breakfast treats.
Hungry for more? Sign up for future Breakfast Clubs here.
Not so chocolonely: Making the most of Imperial's colour palette
When working with Imperial College London, we wanted to ensure the vibrant new colour palette shone through in every aspect of the project. However, one particular colour didn’t make it into the final site design. So, we found the perfect opportunity to feature it—on a custom Tony’s Chocolonely wrapper as a gift to the Imperial team to celebrate the site going live! A sweet way to tie up loose ends, wouldn’t you agree?
Check out the Clearleft and Imperial case study.
Best design by a non-designer: Lino printing
This year’s creative highlight was undoubtedly the lino prints created during one of our many group activities. Proof that creativity thrives at Clearleft, even outside of the design team!
Want to see more of our culture in action? Check out our Instagram.
Most miles travelled in the name of work: Luke Hay
Luke’s passport had another busy year! From running research workshops at UX conferences in Edinburgh, Leeds, Florida, and Malaga to completing hours of observational fieldwork for a national train operator, Luke’s travel highlights were hard to top. And let’s not forget his trip to Barbados SEO last year—strictly for work, of course (wink). He’ll kick off 2025 closer to home, facilitating his ‘Making an impact with quantitative UX’ workshop at Research by the Sea in Brighton.
Learn more and secure your tickets here.
Best conference host outfit: Rebecca’s skinny jeans vs. Jeremy’s paisley shirts
Every event needs a great host, and ours bring style to the stage. Whether it’s Rebecca Groves’s effortlessly cool skinny jeans or Jeremy Keith’s iconic paisley shirts, they add a touch of personality to every event with their signature looks.
See what’s coming up on our events calendar.
Most creative TAM quiz - Spooky Halloween quiz
From sci-fi nerding to iconic adverts, our TAM (Thursday Afternoon Meeting) wouldn’t be complete without a bit of friendly competition. A standout moment? James Gilyead’s spooky Halloween quiz. James generated images of Clearlefties as iconic horror movie characters. The challenge? Guess who it was, what movie it was from, and the cleverly reimagined title James had based on the featured Clearleftie. What do you mean this is Operations Manager - Tes Saw atson?
Current-ly the best event branding: Research by the Sea
We do love to be beside the seaside! The playful branding for our upcoming research-focused event brings a splash of coastal charm. We had to stop ourselves from going overboard (wink) with UXR/coastal puns, but here are some of our favourites: “anchored in great ideas,” “riding the waves of innovation,” and “beach-combing for brilliant insights!” We’re ‘shore’ we’ll have even more by the time the event rolls in!
Explore the making of the website for Research by the Sea in Jeremy’s blog post.
Best learning journey: The UX London bus
This year, the UX London bus became more than just transportation; it was a moving hub of conversation, camaraderie, and learning. We’ll never look at a double-decker the same way again.
Join us at UX London 2025 for another three-day conference covering all aspects of user experience, from discovery and design to delivery.
Best unintentional comedic timing: Chris How at Leading Design London
Chris welcomed attendees to Leading Design London 2024 with his usual charm, creating a moment that had everyone chuckling thanks to some unplanned but perfect background messaging. Thankfully, the sold-out event was nothing but a roaring success!
Join us at Leading Design in 2025 in London or New York. Alternatively, stay home with Leading Design On Demand or participate in our online group coaching.
