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Design Evenings LDN: The New Responsibilities of Modern Designers

Join us for an evening with Tom Smith, Senior Director of Design at Condé Nast. Tom will explore how the role of designers is evolving beyond producing screens and artefacts toward shaping systems, decisions, and meaningful outcomes within organisations.

  • BrainStation London
  • Tue, May 12, 2026
  • 2026-05-12T17:00:00.0000000Z  –  2026-05-12T19:00:00.0000000Z
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  • Tom Smith

    Tom Smith

    Senior Director of Design

Tom Smith

Senior Director of Design

Condé Nast

As ideas and outputs become easier to generate, the defining skills of designers are changing. Tom Smith will discuss why judgment, restraint, and business fluency are becoming essential, and how designers can move from executing work to influencing strategy, navigating complexity, and driving impact.

 

  • Tom Smith

    Tom Smith

    Senior Director of Design

    Tom Smith leads global design at Condé Nast, where he’s reimagining the digital foundations behind legendary editorial brands like Vogue, The New Yorker, and WIRED. With over two decades of experience across industries, from media to infrastructure, Tom brings a systems-thinking approach to building design platforms that empower storytelling at scale.

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Event Overview

Design is evolving from producing outputs to shaping decisions. Tom Smith explores how modern designers must develop judgment, influence, and business awareness as automation increases.

  • 01

    The Shift from Making to Shaping

    Understand how the role of designers is expanding beyond creating interfaces toward influencing product strategy, systems thinking, and organisational decision making.

  • 02

    Why Judgment and Restraint Matter More Than Ever

    Discover why editing, prioritisation, and thoughtful decision making are becoming more valuable as design tools and outputs become increasingly automated.

  • 03

    Growing Into a Strategic Design Role

    Learn practical ways early and mid career designers can develop business fluency, navigate complexity, and position themselves as trusted voices shaping meaningful outcomes.

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What's Included

  • Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
  • 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.

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Agenda

  • 6:00pm Doors Open
  • 6:30pm Event Begins
  • 7:30pm Networking & Refreshments

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  • BrainStation London
  • Tue, May 12, 2026
  • 2026-05-12T17:00:00.0000000Z  –  2026-05-12T19:00:00.0000000Z
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