Go beyond the basics of service design and learn what it truly takes to deliver services that make a positive impact on people, business and planet.
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What it takes come out stronger from a crisis / Lilli Graf / Ep #201
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Great episode description --- [ 1. GUIDE ] --- 00:00 Welcome to Episode 201 03:00 Who is Lilli 04:00 how Lilli heard about SD 05:15 Lightning Round 06:15 Community needs to reflect 11:15 Why Lilli needed to Step Back 13:30 Moving to the sustainability spectrum 19:30 World that's not going to be here 22:30 Black foot tribe 23:30 the responses / the …
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Your Burning Questions Answered / Marc Fonteijn / Ep #200
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Recently, I turned 43... I don't really celebrate my birthdays anymore. Don't worry; I have an amazing wife who makes sure there's always cake. But I do always try to take a moment and reflect on my past year because “The only time you should ever look back, is to see how far you've come.” Well, today, it's not just about my journey; it's about our…
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What Design(ers) Needs to do to Stay Relevant / Yvonne Tran / Episode #199
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Is design facing a crisis? You don't have to spend much time on LinkedIn to read about the recent layoffs, studio closures, and debates about our value. Whether or not you call it a crisis, it's hard to deny that things have been shaken up recently. But instead of focusing on surface level symptoms, let's dive deeper. In this episode, we sit down w…
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How to Stop the Erosion of Great Services? / Cameron Tonkinwise / Episode #198
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This has to stop... I don't care what they say. Chatbots s*ck. But we, as service design professionals, have the power to make things better.Sure, ChatGPT and Google Gemini are impressive tools, but a chatbot on a company's website? Probably one of the most frustrating experiences you can have these days.This trend toward replacing humans in servic…
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How to Predict the Future and Make Smarter Decisions Today / Ali Draudt / Ep #197
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Imagine that you had the power to look into the future... That you could escape from the short-term focus and envision a world years or even decades away. And on top of this, you'd be able to turn this vision into something real, a roadmap to guide your decisions today. Wouldn't that change everything? Now, this episode won't give you a crystal bal…
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The Key to Understanding the Impact of Design on Business Outcomes / Patrizia Bertini / Ep. #196
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Here is something that makes many service design professionals cringe... The question to quantify the impact design has on the company goals. You'll see that finding the answer to this question is actually surprisingly easier (and more fun) than you might think. Here's a business mantra you might have heard before: If it's not being measured, it's …
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Practical Strategies for Doing Work that Truly Matters / Frances Yllana / Ep #195
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What's the most important tool in your service design toolbox?No, it's not a fancy piece of software or a groundbreaking methodology.The most important tool is you.A bit cheesy? Perhaps. True? Absolutely!Let me explain.You're the enabler for all actions leading to positive change. It's easy to overlook the importance of keeping this tool—yourself—i…
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Design needs to grow up and take responsibility / George Aye / Ep. 194
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Design is at risk of being misused and exploited... Wow, I had to let that sink in for a moment. It's not the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the service design community. I generally see a bunch of optimistic and passionate professionals dedicated to making the services around us better. However, our latest guest, George Aye, del…
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Why Beautiful Businesses always Win / Alan Moore / Episode #193
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Could it be that we're missing the ultimate metric of success? If I asked you about the metrics driving your organization, I bet revenue, costs, and profit would top the list. Sure, staying in business means earning money, and for most organizations, growing profit has been the default mode of operation. But here's the catch: more money shouldn't, …
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How to build a thriving community for and with service designers
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Here's a crazy idea... Imagine you had a team of service design superheroes by your side. A team that helps you take on the status quo head-on, challenging organizational inertia with confidence. As service design professionals, we're playing the long game. Change is a journey, and navigating tough times is part of adventure. Over the holidays, I r…
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The secret to getting Service Design in the driver's seat / Brad Alphonso / Ep. #192
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We've all heard it before... An idea is nothing without execution. As service design professionals, our mission goes beyond doing research and creating future scenarios. We're here to create real, tangible change in the lives of the people we serve. But here's a frustration I'm sure you'll recognize: many insights we uncover eventually never materi…
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Do better work and boost your happiness through Unhurried Conversations / Johnnie Moore / Ep. #191
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In our fast-paced society, we often find ourselves rushing through life. Whether meeting work deadlines or juggling personal commitments, speed and efficiency seem to rule the day. Our interactions with others have become transactional, focused on accomplishing tasks rather than building meaningful connections. Have we lost the art of genuine commu…
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How to get design out of the box it's been put in and unlock its true potential / James Helms / Episode #190
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Design has failed... There's a growing narrative that design has fallen short, failing to tackle important business challenges and truly impact customers' lives. But let's dive deeper. Was this a predictable narrative from the start? In recent years, design often found itself working within confined parameters, struggling to fit into an agile, time…
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How ResearchOps saves time and maximizes impact / Kate Towsey / Episode #189
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ResearchOps, it's a real game-changer... To drive home why, let me share a personal story. I've been producing this podcast for six years now. There are at least 60 steps that need to be completed before a conversation reaches your ears. Over the years, I've put different systems in place to make the production process run smoother. But here's the …
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How to be a compassionate leader who gets things done? / Amelia Diggle / Episode #188
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There is no way around it; you have to lead... Here's the elephant in the room: Being in a leadership position can be a lonely and isolated endeavor. As service design professionals, we often find ourselves in situations where people look up to us on what to do next. They put their trust in us to set out the course and direction. Great, right? Well…
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Strategies for Positioning Design as an Equal Business Partner / Scott Zimmer / Ep. #187
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Let's face it... In many organizations, human-centered design, unfortunately isn't yet woven into the cultural fabric. This means that design often still needs to earn its stripes before it gets fully accepted inside an environment that's dominated by a different mindset. And the stakes are high. Either design's influence grows, and investments shi…
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Solving the systemic issue that's holding design back / Mauricio Manhaes / Episode 186
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This can't be true... It was a revelation that left Mauricio Manhaes in disbelief.A disturbing pattern emerged during his research on what it means to cultivate a design-driven culture in everyday work.Doing research is much like connecting dots, where individual stories often lack groundbreaking insights. However, unexpected patterns can suddenly …
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Gain buy-in without burning out by having healthy conversations / Heather Walker / Episode #185
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It's the magic ingredient (and blind spot)...Trust. It's not a topic that gets much attention in the service design space, but it's the secret sauce you need to get people on board with your ideas. Trust is the linchpin whether it's your colleagues, clients, or CEO. That's why, in this week's episode, we dive into what it truly takes to cultivate a…
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Rewiring the Corporate Mind through Service Design / Perrin Rowland / Episode #184
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It's not a walk in the park... In fact, calling it challenging is a major understatement. What we, as service design professionals, often need to tackle some could described as brain surgery. But I bet they didn't teach you that in service design school. They certainly didn't for me. But why the analogy to brain surgery, you ask? According to our g…
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The power of merging business and design
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What's the impact? What happens when you can translate the value of service design in a way your business leaders understand?Does your daily work transform? How does it influence your projects? Does it open doors to new challenges? Does it boost your career? Many theories abound, but why not hear it straight from the pros who are bridging this busi…
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How GOOD Co-Design leads to better services / Emma Blomkamp / Episode #183
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It feels like an absolute no-brainer... Involving our users in the design process. We've all seen the outcomes of services that neglected this step. In the best case, these services that looked great on paper just get no adoption in the market. In the worst case, they cause harm to certain communities. Within service design, we know that co-designi…
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DesignOps is Service Design? / Heidi Ettanen / Episode #182
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In this episode, we dive deep into DesignOps and its rapid adoption by leading companies worldwide. Personally, I'm a strong advocate for DesignOps. I feel it holds the potential to unleash, or at least significantly contribute to, the full power of design within organizations.The fact that you're reading this tells me that you probably also feel d…
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The Service Organization Demystified / Kate Tarling / Episode #181
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Imagine not just designing one service... But shaping your entire organization so that it keeps improving the services it offers, continuously. Yes, it's a much bigger challenge, yet the reward of creating a highly service-oriented organization is immeasurable. But let's be real, redesigning an entire organization isn't a task for the faint-hearted…
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How to design more conscious & respectful solutions / Diana Albarran Gonzalez / Episode #180
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What does the good life mean to you? And can you design for it? I had the pleasure of speaking with Diana Albarran Gonzalez recently, who firmly believes in the power of design to shape a better future for individuals, organizations, and our planet. She challenges the prevailing Western-centric and industrial philosophies that often prioritize extr…
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Enabling Internal Service Design Teams to Thrive / Ben McCammon / #Circle
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Okay, this might sound a bit strange... But whether or not you can drive change within your organization has little to do with the quality of your work. Often it's the (lack of) enabling factors around you that determine how impactful you can be.So in this week's episode, we take a step back from our core service design practices and focus on the e…
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Reflecting on the evolution of service design / Patrick Quattlebaum / Episode #179
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In this episode, we dive deep into the insights and experiences of Patrick Quattlebaum, co-founder of the renowned service design agency Harmonic Design.With Harmonic's recent 5th anniversary, I seized the opportunity to discuss what Patrick learned along this journey.You'll hear inspiring perspectives on the challenges of running a service design …
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The shortcut to making better decisions faster / Adam Lawrence / Episode #178
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This one was a challenge... I'm trying to summarize the episode you'll hear with Adam Lawrence and explain why you would want to tune in.Ironically, of the key takeaways from the conversation is that words can be very limiting, especially when dealing with challenges that involve complex intangible human experiences.This is why you see many other, …
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Crafting services that define identity / Claire Dennington / Episode #177
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Which do you prefer? A service that simply gets the job done. Or... a service that not only gets the job done but also helps you express your values and identity. If you choose the second option, you're in for a treat. This week's episode is all about decoding the design of meaningful services. But first, let's take a moment to acknowledge that the…
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Breaking Down Inequalities: Empowering Change Through Design / Jaryn Miller / Episode #176
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We must have him on the Show... That's what crossed my mind when I came across Jaryn Miller's recent LinkedIn post. Jaryn is the service design manager at Headspace Health. You might know Headspace from their popular meditation and mindfulness app, but these days they do a lot more. So I reached out to Jaryn with an invitation, and luckily, he said…
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Cracking the Collaboration Code / Elrica Degirmen / #circle
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How can you enhance your collaboration skills? One of the charms of service design is that you always need to involve people from many different disciplines to achieve meaningful outcomes. And as the challenges that you're working on become increasingly complex, effective collaboration becomes more crucial than ever. However, not all forms of colla…
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Awaken the design leader within you / Sarah Clearwater / Episode #175
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Is design facing a leadership crisis? If you’re nodding in agreement, you’re not alone. As service design professionals, we know the power of our craft to create meaningful change. Yet, we often struggle to find the support necessary that allows us to have a long-lasting impact. And when those around us in leadership roles fail to advocate for the …
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Moving Beyond the Textbook Version of Service Design / Jung-Joo Lee / Episode #174
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What does it take to unlock the full potential of service design? That was the burning question in my recent conversation with Jung-Joo (JJ) Lee.As you know, service design's true value goes beyond delivering specific artifacts or running workshops. However, the prevalent narrative around service design in recent years suggests that it is a codifie…
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How not to lose momentum when things get real / Lisa Salamone / #circle
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As service designers, we often face the challenge of sustaining momentum for change after the initial excitement of a project. It's easy to get caught up in the research and ideation phase, but true success only comes from making a tangible impact on our customers. If you've ever struggled with getting your insights to stick, you're not alone. Rece…
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Can we design sustainable services? / Anna van der Togt / Episode #173
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Have you ever thought about... what a sustainable service looks like? Nowadays, we have a pretty good idea of what sustainability means for products, but I would argue not so much for services. The language around sustainability resides very much in our material world. We talk about carbon emissions, reducing waste, and moving towards circularity. …
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The Importance of Career Frameworks in Scaling Service Design / Doug Powell / Episode #172
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How do you scale service design from 10 to 100 inside an organization? That’s what you’ll hear in this conversation with Doug Powell.But first, let me tell you a personal story.My car was leaking oil. It started with small drips but got worse over time. The idea of having to take the entire engine apart wasn’t something I was looking forward to. So…
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The rise of Service Design at Spotify / Niamh Parsley / Episode #171
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I almost can't believe it... Colleagues for the entire org are lining up and asking for service design. That's what Niamh Parsley said when I asked her about the biggest change that happened in the last two years. Niamh is the Senior Design Manager at the world's #1 music streaming service, Spotify. When Niamh joined Spotify, only she and one colle…
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How Rituals Can Transform Your Services / Ted Matthews / Episode #170
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I'm sure you know them. Services that made you smile, made you feel special, made you feel... human. Unlike the bland and ordinary services that quickly fade from our memory, they are the services that we remember and look forward to. The secret behind these exceptional services is the emotional connection they create with their users. But creating…
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Designing services for EVERYBODY / Sally Halls / Episode #169
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Okay, take a guess... Which services are probably the most challenging to design? I argue that it's the services that your users don't explicitly ask for. Wait, what?! Who designs services that their users don't ask for? Well, your government does. A lot. Think of public services like collecting taxes, keeping your street clean, and providing quali…
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How to get buy-in for service design? From your clients, stakeholders and colleagues.
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What is the secret... How do you get non-designers to appreciate the value of service design? It’s also a question that keeps coming back over and over again. And I get it. Clients hold budgets, internal stakeholders have decision-making power, and you need your colleagues to pull projects off. If you don't get these people on board with your work,…
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How to manage 100+ journeys effectively? / Florian Vollmer / Episode #168
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Journey Mapping is, without a doubt, one of the most important tools we use. We spend a lot of time and effort to create the most impactful maps we can. It’s all part of the job: * Dozens of workshops * Hours doing user research * And weeks of sensemaking. The perfect journey map. Success! But what comes after the map? Unfortunately, in most cases,…
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From journey mapping to journey management / Jochem van der Veer / Episode #167
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Journey mapping is reaching its limits. Sure, journey maps and mapping work fine at a small project or team level. But it quickly breaks down when you want to organize around the journey, at a bigger company scale. In order to do this, you need something that goes beyond mapping. But before we dig into what that is, let's look at why journey mappin…
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What makes a community of service designers work? #Circle
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Imagine that you'd get the opportunity to join an intimate dinner party. A dinner where you're accompanied by some of the brightest people in our field. And where you'd get the chance to explore a thought-provoking topic. Would you enjoy the evening? That question was going through my mind when I was thinking about how the Circle community should f…
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How CX governance helps you win / Kirsikka Vaajakallio / Episode #166
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I have a family with two small kids who are quickly growing up. The challenge many parents, including me, encountered was... how do we keep our home somewhat clean and tidy. My initial and naive strategy was to pick up everything left behind. But this strategy breaks down pretty quickly, as you can imagine. So then I tried to distribute the respons…
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How listening is the secret to better services / Indi Young / Episode #165
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This can transform your business strategy... That's what I thought during my recent conversation with Indi Young. Indi recently published a book titled Time to Listen. Here's my summary of the book. It teaches you how to design services that are less harmful, more accessible, and in the end, better for business through the "simple" act of listening…
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How to make a system of journey maps work? / Romina Maidel / Circle #16
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Let's build a *system* of journey maps! Hold on there... do you know what you're getting yourself into? Journey maps are great. They help you align people, processes, and resources around your customers' needs. This leads to a more efficient organization, happier employees, and less frustrated customers. But as you might have experienced, journey m…
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How failure increases your team's performance / Stephan Wiedner / Episode #164
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You need to fail... Yes, I said it. Because failure is the fastest way to success when you're innovating. But it's surprisingly hard to fail. And this is a major problem. Why, you ask? Well, in our service design practice, failure is part of prototyping. You have an idea, you create something, you try it in the real world, learn from what happened,…
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The Human Side of Innovation / Mauro Porcini / Episode #163
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When you asked me to play the piano, I can assure you that nothing close to music would come out. Would we, at that point, say that the piano is broken? That would be silly, right? Somehow, this is the typical approach when organizations bring in design. When design doesn't fully deliver on the expected outcomes, it's the process that is declared f…
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Designing better futures for everyone / Lesley Ann Noel / Episode #162
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I'm sure you've heard this before... "You can't design for everyone." That's a fundamental principle in a good design process. In the end, design is all about making choices. And one of these choices is defining who you are designing for. But here's an interesting question: Can you design with a specific user in mind without excluding others? This …
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Design your way out of the conversation crisis / Fred Dust/ Episode #161
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Think for a moment about a hard conversation you needed to have about a topic that really mattered to you. This could be a conversation at work or just in your private life. Now, what if... that conversation went down in your memory as exciting, productive, and fun? What if it almost felt like a game? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, accord…
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When service and circular design collide / Bhavi Patel & Heydn Ericson / Circle #15
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Sustainability is the innovation frontier of the 21st century -- and if you don't get on that train, you'll be lost. This quote emerged during the recent conversation with Bhavi Patel and Heydn Ericson on the Show, where we explored the intersection between circular and service design. As it turns out, you, as a service design professional, are in …
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