Nick
Clarkson
Creative Technologist, Technical Director
I help agencies and organisations deliver meaningful digital work through a blend of elegance, resourcefulness, creativity, and flexibility. Whether it’s shaping strategy, leading teams, or solving complex briefs, I bring a practical, people-first approach to building purposeful, well-crafted solutions that adapt and endure.
Digital Strategy
& Consultancy
I help agencies and organisations define clear digital direction—aligning user needs, business goals, and tech choices into focused, deliverable plans.
Design, UX &
Development
I design and build accessible, elegant digital products that balance user experience with performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Customer Experince
& CRMStrategy
I design and activate joined-up customer experiences—combining CRM strategy with journey mapping to deliver relevant, timely, and measurable engagement.
Skills & Experience
I’m a strategic and commercially focused digital leader with over 20 years of experience across full-stack development, UX, and project delivery.
I’m a strong advocate for user-centred design, web accessibility and AI, and I bring deep experience in Agile environments and cross-functional team leadership. I’ve successfully applied AI to enhance workflows, improve productivity, and support smarter decision-making. I’m also skilled in developing and activating CRM strategies using platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho—all with a consistent focus on delivering elegant, scalable, and measurable digital outcomes.
Recent Awards
- 2025 - Web Excellence Awards. Hotel & Hospitality
- 2024 - Web Excellence Awards. Recuritment and Education
Employment History
Halo
Technical Director
NMI
Head of Digital / Developer Evangelist
AUK
Technical Director
G+V
Head of Technology
Great State
Senior Interface Developer
Freelance
Web Designer / Developer
Latest Posts
Redcatch Construction: Case Study
How I helped a Bristol-based contractor cut through the noise, build trust, and launch a clear, confident brand presence.
Hashtags Are Dead 💀
Once a powerful tool for discovery and growth, Instagram hashtags have lost their edge. Here's why — and what matters now.
Are We Living Through Exponential Tech Growth?
A conversation with my father sparked this timeline of disruptive technologies and a reflection on whether progress is accelerating—or just feels like it.
LLMs and Accessibility: A Quiet Revolution
How large language models are transforming communication and usability for people with dyslexia and neurodivergent users.