DesignX Holiday Social: Archetypes & Reflections

This year, we’re ending things with a warm, low-key evening for the DesignX community: good people, drinks, and your first chance to experience the **DLS Archetype system** outside the summit. ​We’re opening up our Archetypes to the wider community so you can: * ​Discover your **default “driving gear”** on a team (as an IC or leader) * ​spot **areas to grow** in 2026 * ​Identify the kinds of collaborators who **bring out your best** * ​Notice which skills to **double down on**, and which ones to intentionally build ​All of that, wrapped in what’s essentially a **holiday social to celebrate 2025** and get a little excited about the year ahead. ## **​** ## **What to expect** ​Over the course of the evening (5:30–9:30 PM), you can: * ​Arrive when you like, grab a drink, and ease into conversation. **First drink is on us.** * ​Get your **Archetype snapshot** based on a short pre-event form * ​Learn which Archetype tends to drive you by default when you’re on a team * ​See your **“growth edges”** and which complementary Archetypes you might want around you * ​Meet other designers with similar or opposite Archetype profiles and compare how you each show up at work * ​Mostly: enjoy a cozy room of DesignX people, reflecting on the year and looking toward 2026 together ​This is not a workshop, not a lecture, and not group therapy. It’s a holiday social with a really good conversation starter built in. If you’ve been curious about the Archetype language we use at the Design Leadership Summit, this is your opportunity to experience it firsthand. ​Our Archetype system gives you: * ​a simple way to describe **how you actually operate** on a team * ​a lens on **where you naturally add value** * ​and a gentle mirror for **what you might want to evolve next** ​You’ll go home with a clear snapshot and a helpful Archetype booklet. Who this is for * ​ICs, leads, and managers in product, UX, research, content, and adjacent roles * ​Folks who like reflecting on their practice without it turning into a performance review * ​Anyone who wants a softer, more intentional close to the year — with people who “get it” ## **​How it works** 1. ​**RSVP on Luma** 2. ​You'll get a link to fill out the Design Archetypes form 3. ​We’ll generate your Archetype snapshot and have it ready for you at the door 4. ​You show up between **5:30 and 9:30 PM**, hang out, chat, and let the Archetypes do some of the social heavy lifting ​Spots will be limited so the room stays cozy and conversation-friendly. ​If you’ve been looking for something between “office holiday party” and “yet another meetup,” this is your night.