Ade-Lee
Speaker Profile
I've been speaking and facilitating internationally for more than a decade.
I’m great for your conference, team off-sites, event panels, rap-battles and whatever else you need me for.
Thanks for stopping by!
Speaking Style
Informal, Engaging, Anecdotal, Humorous, and Candid
My talks are easy to follow
I love keeping it real. Whether I'm dropping an occasional profanity or using informal language, I believe in speaking your language.
My goal?
Make complex topics accessible and easy to grasp.
My talks are engaging
My talks are never a monologue. I invite participation with questions, challenges, and prompts. Expect to be part of the conversation!
My talks are relatable
I bring my journey into the mix, sharing past mistakes and successes. I aim to share teachable moments and lessons.
My talks are funny
While I delve into serious topics, I never miss a chance to infuse humor. Expect a good laugh from playful jabs to self-deprecating memes.
My talks are personal
Discussing imposter syndrome, navigating perfectionism, or sharing raw emotions, I’m all about authenticity and building a genuine connection.
Workshops, Talks and Mentoring
I have facilitated workshops and talks at companies and conferences worldwide.
Interested in Booking Me?
— email me at design@ade-lee.com.
Is Democratising Design a Positive Change?
Design Debate Club | June 24
Dead on Arrival: A Designer’s Take on Why Your Product Launches Fail
UX Scotland | May 24
Creative Confidence Pep Talk
UX Scotland | May 24
Panel: The Role of Creativity in Digital Product Development ↗
Two Beer Ideas | Oct 23
Panel Host: AI For All: Ensuring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Tech Circus | Oct 23
Talk: Embrace Your Creative Badassery: Defeating Doubts and Fuelling Fun in Design
Design Matters | Sept 23
Talk: Embrace Your Creative Badassery: Defeating Doubts and Fuelling Fun in Design
Talent Matters | Sept 23
Panel: #DesignForTomorrow
– The Future with AI
RANDSTAD UX Network & Community | Sept 23
Workshop: Unleash Your Creativity: Boosting Your Creative Confidence
Thinking Digital Conference | July 23
Workshop: Collaborative Creativity: Harnessing Your Creativity as a Team Player using Make it Pop
Dibi Conference | May 23
Mentoring: Live Brief with the Northumbria University MA Communication Students
Northumbria University | Feb – April 23
Talk: How to Reconnect With Your Creative Self ↗
Dibi Conference | May 22
Workshop: Fostering Creativity Using Design Thinking and make it pop
Onyx Health | 21
Talk: UX, UR and everything in-between
Built IT Right Conference | 20
Panel: The Importance of Design Education
Cloudflare TV | 20
Workshop: Design Thinking and Creative Confidence 101
Generator UX Day | Nov 19
Workshop: Design Thinking and Creative Confidence 101
TedXNewcastle | 19
Talk: Building Your Creative Confidence
UX In The City | Mar 19
Talk: Building Your Creative Confidence with make it pop
Founders Friday | Mar 19
Workshop: Design Thinking for Marketers
Digital Union Marketing Day | Mar 19
Workshop: Play Your Way to Creativity and Innovation
Thinking Digital Conference | Mar 19
Workshop: Building Creative Confidence using make it pop
University of Sunderland | Mar 19
Talk: Keep Subscribers Engaged with Better UX ↗
Litmus Conference | 18
Talk: How to Keep Creativity Fun ↗
Sunderland Digital | Sept 18
Talk: Building Your Creative Confidence
University of Sunderland | Apr 18
Talk: Developing Empathy Through Play
Dibi Conference | Nov 17
Talk: An Introduction To Modern Email Best Practices
Frontend NE | Jun 17
Talk Topics
Here are some of my talk topics. If something here doesn't resonate with what you're after, let's connect and create something special!
My talks are never a monologue.
These topics can be adapted to fit the themes of your conference, audience, and vibe:
- Designing in the Age of AI:
Impacts and Opportunities - Designing Ethically:
Inclusion in the AI Era - Unleashing Your Creative Confidence:
A Deep Dive - Cultivating Creativity:
Building Teams that Thrive - Business-Centric Design:
Elevate Your Creative Practice - Pathways to Creative Innovation:
Strategies and Insights - Design Thinking:
Unpacking the Process for Maximum Impact - Being a Design Disruptor:
Shaping Tomorrow's Trends - Amplifying UX/UI:
Strategies to Maximise Impact - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome:
Real Stories, Real Strategies - Staying Ahead:
Strategies to Prevent Innovation Lag - Beyond Hard Skills:
Collaborating Effectively with Soft Skills Mastery - Igniting the Flame:
Reigniting Creative Innovation - Navigating the evolving digital design landscape
- Bridging the gap:
Integrating data-driven insights with intuitive design - Building empathy:
User-centric design in an AI-driven world - Design resilience:
Adapting to rapid technological shifts
