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Design After-Hours LDN: Winter 2026

An evening for London designers, creatives, and design leaders to connect with others who care deeply about the craft. Share insights, spark ideas, and engage with the community shaping the future of design and pushing the industry forward.

BrainStation London
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
2026-02-26T18:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-02-26T20:00:00.0000000Z

55-57 Rivington St, London How to get here
£15

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80k+ attendees globally
Connect with design leaders
Discover emerging trends

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What It’s About

Design After-Hours is an evening dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between design professionals, from UX and product designers to visual and creative leads.

It's a space to explore the latest design trends, share challenges, and engage in insightful conversations that inspire and drive the future of design.
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Who Should Attend
- UX/UI designers and researchers
- Product designers and service designers
- Creative directors and visual designers
- Design leaders in branding, strategy, and innovation
- Interaction designers and prototyping specialists
- Design engineers and developers
- Professionals interested in evolving the design discipline across industries
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Agenda
- 6:00pm Doors Open
- 6:05pm Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 6:15pm Conversations & Refreshments
- 8:00pm Event Close

Connect With London's Design Leaders

Connect with Senior Designers, Creative Directors, and Founders from London's top companies.
Build Your Designer Network

Engage with fellow designers in meaningful, high-signal conversations: honest perspectives and practical insights you can apply right away.
Stay Ahead of Innovation

Learn how top design teams are evolving their craft, scaling their impact, and staying competitive, so your design practice stays one step ahead.

Connect With London's Design Leaders

Connect with Senior Designers, Creative Directors, and Founders from London's top companies.

Build Your Designer Network

Engage with fellow designers in meaningful, high-signal conversations: honest perspectives and practical insights you can apply right away.

Stay Ahead of Innovation

Learn how top design teams are evolving their craft, scaling their impact, and staying competitive, so your design practice stays one step ahead.

Details of the Day

What's Included

Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

Have dietary restrictions?

To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

How to Get Here

BrainStation London

55-57 Rivington Street, London

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Finding Your Way

Located 5 minutes from Old Street station or 10 minutes from Liverpool Street station.
Entering The Building

Enter through the black gates on Rivington St and look for the BrainStation signs.
Once You're Inside

Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.

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A social evening to connect with the local community of tech professionals, BrainStation alumni, and more.

BrainStation London
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
2026-02-26T18:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-02-26T20:00:00.0000000Z

55-57 Rivington St, London Get Directions
£15

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