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Service Design Show

Service Design Show
Service Design
Journey Management
Customer Experience
Community Building
Collaboration
Sustainability
Change Management
Community Engagement
Leadership
Design Thinking
Professional Growth
Storytelling
User Experience
Designops
Artificial Intelligence
Inclusive Design
In-House Service Design
Learning
Advancing Service Design Conference
Climate Change

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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Recent Guests

Sara Wachter-Boettcher
Writer and designer focused on humane technology and organizational culture
Active Voice, Circle community
Episode: Reclaiming Your Energy When Design Feels Like a Losing Battle / Sara / Ep. #253
Elle Beaumont-Bilsby
Project manager in higher education
Australia
Episode: How to Thrive When Your Company Doesn't Get Service Design / Inside Service Design / Elle & Nick / Ep. #12
Nick Gaff
Business consultant with two decades at the same organization (call center background)
Australia
Episode: How to Thrive When Your Company Doesn't Get Service Design / Inside Service Design / Elle & Nick / Ep. #12
Brian Whittaker
Founder of Humans of Public Service
Humans of Public Service
Episode: The Story Vacuum: Why User Research Isn’t Enough / Brian Whittaker / Ep. #252
Martin Palamarz
Chief Customer Officer at TheyDo
TheyDo
Episode: Why Bad CX is Your Greatest Leverage Point / Journey Management Playbook / S2E01
Nav Qirti
Facilitator and strategist on meta-skills; co-founder of the School of Metaskills
School of Metaskills
Episode: Why "Being Human" is Your Only Future-Proof Skill / Nav Qirti / Episode #251
Jin Wan
Service design professional with background in IT, HR and marketing; in-house CX expert
In-house CX professional
Episode: The Curse of the Competent Service Designers / Chad & Jin / Inside Service Design #11
Chad Cheverier
Former photographer and agency/consultancy professional now in-house CX leader
In-house CX leader
Episode: The Curse of the Competent Service Designers / Chad & Jin / Inside Service Design #11
Birgit Geiberger
Design leader with experience in embedding human-centered leadership in organizations
Episode: How to Lead with Head and Heart in the Age of AI / Birgit Geiberger / Ep. #249

Host

Marc van Tijn
Host and leading figure in the discussions, focusing on various aspects of service design and its impact on businesses and society.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • So many awesome ideas.

    The Service Design Show is packed with stories, insights and ideas for service designers around the world. So glad to see more people and organizations embracing it and Marc has been an instrumental part in getting them there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joeri777
    Netherlands6 years ago
  • Yes!!

    Enjoying the episodes so far! Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yasmin_thelight
    Philippines7 years ago
  • My fav design podcast

    As a service designer I have to say this is my favorite show. Although SD seems like a hot topic right now, there’s few spaces where you can listen to professionals discuss about their current challenges and aspirations for the practice. I specially love to see representation from many places in the world, including guests from Mexico, my country :) Keep up the good work Marc!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gabrielasalinas
    Mexico7 years ago
  • Doesn’t answer harder questions

    The episode ‘ask harder questions’ points out the flaws in service design. By not being able to answer harder questions then: how to serve/sell more products the quickest so we have more revenues so our stakeholder are happy. My subscription ends here...

    Service design=Management lingo 14.7beta

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dr kelso
    Netherlands8 years ago

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Some feedback highlights a desire for deeper exploration of challenging questions within the field, indicating that while the content is valuable, there is room for further critical analysis.
The content is rich in insights and stories about service design, capturing the attention of professionals in various design roles.
Listeners appreciate the focus on diverse perspectives and experiences shared by guests from different backgrounds and industries.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Story Vacuum: Why User Research Isn’t Enough / Brian Whittaker / Ep. #252
Q: How are these stories making an influence? Are they changing things?
The guest discusses measurable traction, such as increased visibility for public servants, uptake on LinkedIn, and gradual shifts in public perception, along with broader awareness that recognition can drive culture change and spur further storytelling initiatives.
The Story Vacuum: Why User Research Isn’t Enough / Brian Whittaker / Ep. #252
Q: Brian, what makes this topic so important to you?
Brian explains his family background in public service, the need to humanize the people delivering services, and the desire to shift the narrative away from tech-first blame toward recognizing frontline workers and their daily challenges.
How to Thrive When Your Company Doesn't Get Service Design / Inside Service Design / Elle & Nick / Ep. #12
Q: What advice would you give to other service design professionals about planning time off and avoiding burnout?
They emphasize identifying energizers and boundaries, having a trusted circle for support, and deliberately leaning into challenging situations while ensuring there is enough recovery and reflection time to sustain performance over the long term.
How to Thrive When Your Company Doesn't Get Service Design / Inside Service Design / Elle & Nick / Ep. #12
Q: What does a day-to-day look like for somebody working in the service design space inside an organization?
The guests describe daily work as a balance of doing research and design support, ensuring there is clear alignment on who is asking questions and what information is being gathered, and prioritizing impact over flashy features—while navigating organizational dynamics and building trust.
Why "Being Human" is Your Only Future-Proof Skill / Nav Qirti / Episode #251
Q: What practical steps can a service design professional take to integrate meta-skills into their workflow?
Use proxy environments for practice (e.g., volunteer or simulate scenarios to build empathy and collaboration), deliberately train in parts rather than whole, and create a workout routine over multiple weeks that alternates between training environments and applied work, then reflect and iterate.

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The content focuses on the nuances of service design, tackling its evolving landscape and emphasizing the need for effective strategies in delivering impactful services. Key themes explored include journey management, the interplay between service design and business objectives, and the significance of community engagement and professional growth. Each episode features discussions with industry experts who share insights drawn from their experiences, thereby enriching the conversation around the principles and practices of service design. The aim is to foster a deeper understanding among professionals on how to elevate the standards of service design and its broader implications for society and the environment.

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Recent guests on Service Design Show include:

1. Sara Wachter-Boettcher
2. Elle Beaumont-Bilsby
3. Nick Gaff
4. Brian Whittaker
5. Martin Palamarz
6. Nav Qirti
7. Jin Wan
8. Chad Cheverier

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