About SMILE
SMILE is proud to work for some of the world’s most influential brands that shape cities and define lives; universities and colleges.
We provide advice to forward-thinking senior leaders on how to exceed their organisational targets by creating user-focused, digital-first strategies. Our team of experts work on high profile websites with complex system integrations.
Taking out-of-sector insight and applying it to create measurable online experiences. Our creative services are evidence-based and our digital product offering enables our clients to be more competitive, by saving time and creating content that is more personalised, timely and authentic.
And we’ve been doing it for over a decade, learning the language, refining our craft, and in turn – shaping the sector.
Our Team
Nathan Monk
Co-founder and Solutions Architect
Matt Lees
Co-founder and Creative Director
Jon Bates
Account Manager
Chelsey Contier
Support Engineer
Elliott Barnicle
Lead Designer
Matt Oakley
Back-end Developer
James Glendenning
Full-stack Developer
Justyna Sergiew
Front-end Developer
Work with an agile, friendly and talented team on your next project
What happened at SMILE in 2023?
As 2023 draws to a close, it's time for me to reflect on a year that was as dynamic and eventful as ever. In the backdrop of political upheavals in the UK, the economic rollercoaster, the much-anticipated coronation of the king, and the ever-evolving realm of Artificial Intelligence. Oh, and what SMILE has been up to, too!
What’s new in Prospectus Plus?
Prospectus Plus has always aimed at reshaping the traditional university prospectus experience into a dynamic, interactive, and highly personalised one. Since its launch earlier this year, we've had the chance to collaborate with educational institutions of all sizes to develop new features. Here's a roundup of our favourites...
Workshop Wednesday for CMN on Personalisation
On 26th April 2023, the CMN hosted a roundtable discussion and trends presentation on digital personalisation in education, led by Prospectus Plus. The session brought together our good friend, Kyle Campbell, to share their insights on the latest trends and best practices for creating personalised digital experiences for students.