ArronTP 2024 Decoded - A Year in Review
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I started 2024 with a mission: strengthen relationships, champion purpose-driven work, and find joy in the journey.
Last year deepened collaborations that matter. From expanding the features on ActionFunder more than any comparable platform, to supporting Liftango in revolutionising transport globally, to emphasising the Circular Economy with CWM and OPRL – each project reinforced the power of lasting partnerships.
My network of talented freelancers grew, bringing fresh perspectives and possibilities to every challenge. Together, we've proven that meaningful work multiplies when shared.
Between the sprints and sketches, I found time for the important things: new places, live music, and the moments that remind us to look up from our screens once in a while.
Below are a few highlights from the year and may 2025 bring further joy and fresh perspectives.
Move 2024 into the bin to continue.
ActionFunder
- UX Design
- Prototyping
- Accessibility
ActionFunder broke new ground in 2024, cementing its position as a leading corporate giving platform. Through extensive user research and iterative design, we identified and solved key pain points in the grant-making journey.
We introduced new features like instant messaging between funders and grantees, eliminating communication barriers. The new impact dashboard provides clear insights, helping funders understand their community impact at a glance.
Behind the scenes, we have been busy streamlining more touchpoints - from a simplified sign-up flow to multi-user 'grandparent' account and a new robust due diligence flow.
I'm proud that our user-first approach has made corporate giving more accessible and more powerful.
Vegta-pals
From seed to harvest, 2024 saw my allotment flourish.
Tickets for Good
- UX Audit
- UX Research
- UX Design
Following a comprehensive UX audit of Tickets for Good's platform, we identified key opportunities to enhance the experience and build trust with new users.
Major improvements included streamlining event discovery through optimised filtering, redesigning the navigation for intuitive browsing, and simplifying the checkout process to reduce cart abandonment.
The refresh brought consistency to TFG's visual language while maintaining the platform's social mission - making arts and culture accessible to those who need it most.
You can read more detail about how we tackled this project in this article I wrote.
Travel
Rest, explore and experience.
I'm all ears
- Branding
- Web Development
Something for the ears and eyes - I got involved with more music-minded people.
As part of Troxy's new rebrand from Plaster, we built a new website infusing elements of the iconic venue's Art Deco heritage while modernising the experience for music fans. We integrated the DICE API, added real-time event status, engineered a fully custom backend system for managing events, and overall, provided users with a smoother event discovery experience.
Logo design and branding brought personality to DJ Jessie Rose (Pop Confessional), stark geometry for Man Removal, while conceptual design shaped Losing Dogs' EP, bringing some mysterious 1970s Berlin noir vibes.
Life In Mono, Bristol's rising stars, got a digital home worthy of their sound - clean, dynamic, and ready for their growing audience.
Media
Someimes we need to escape sitting in front of a screen with headphones on.
By sitting in front of an even larger one or experiencing deafining music in person.
Here are some of my favorites of the year...
Film
- Perfect Days
- The Substance
- Dune: Part 2
- La Chimera
- The Zone Of Interest
Live Music
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A Place To Bury Strangers
Strange Brew
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Alvvays
Troxy
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Jungle
Cardiff Arena
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Jockstrap
Forwards Festival
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Life In Mono
The Crofters Rights
Immersive Arts
Web Development / AccessibilityI contributed to the website for the exciting launch of Immersive Arts, a UK-wide programme with a total of £3.6 million in grant funding to help artists get ideas off the ground. We ensured the site matched their innovative spirit while maintaining robust accessibility.
OPRL
Digital Design / Concept DevelopmentHow do you showcase the knowledge and expertise of the people behind the national recycling symbol? OPRL's campaign ‘Beyond the label’ by DCW was designed to inject fresh energy into their brand and empower and support clients to go beyond the label.
Inspiration
Enough about me.
What are other (more amazing) people up to?
Isobel Colebrook
Every collaboration with Izzy feels like a masterclass in thoughtful design. This year, we've partnered on several projects where her keen eye for detail elevated our joint work to new heights.
Cowen and Co
cowenand.co
Simon Brown
A Webflow expert and developer, Simon brings a refreshingly calm approach and effortlessly understands how to deliver client needs. He also owns a Portugese Water Dog, double whammy!
Simon B
simonb.co.uk
Sam Allen
From brand identities to creative campaigns, Sam and I have collaborated on countless projects throughout 2024 - though half our calls start with updates on his latest CrossFit injuries. Less of that in 2025 I hope!
SAM Creative
samallendesigns.com
Looking ahead
2025 is already underway and brimming with potential.
Existing partnerships are deepening and exciting projects are already taking shape.
Here's to building on our foundations over the next 11-ish months!
Arron x
