Join us at SDGC25 in Dallas and online, this October 15–17. In-person and virtual tickets are available now—your invitation to connect, share ideas, and explore service design's impact on business.

In service design, achieving equity means actively removing systemic barriers so that people – regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, or socioeconomic status – can access, engage with, and benefit from services and experiences.

In case you missed the Service Design Global Conference 2024, you can purchase Replay access to all recordings and view them at your leisure until October 4, 2025.

In this issue of Touchpoint, we focus on interdisciplinarity itself. What does success look like, and what are the tried and tested methods to achieve it?

Join us for the Service Design Global Conference (SDGC24) this October! Our in-person tickets are sold out, but you can still register for the full virtual experience and be part of this inspiring event. See you there!

As the practice of service design continues to gain recognition and traction, a notable trend has emerged: organisations are choosing to build and utilise in-house service design teams rather than relying on external agencies. This shift brings with it a host of considerations, both positive and negative, that merit in-depth exploration and critical reflection.

What you are about to read is the latest thinking — and hands-on application — around service design and AI.

Service designers work within a unique context. Because our work influences service innovation, improvement and delivery across lengthy and often complex customer lifecycles, we must work closely with stakeholders from across our organisations, and even beyond. While we aim for deep expertise in our own practice, we must also familiarise ourselves with the ways many others work

The Service Design Award 2025 is your chance to showcase your innovative service design projects to a global audience. Whether you’re a professional or a student, this is your moment to gain international recognition and make an impact. Submit by 31 July 2025 and let your work speak for itself!

Ready to sharpen your service design skills and gain industry-recognised accreditation? The Service Design Practitioner Curriculum is back for its 12th round—starting May 2025—and we’d love to see you there.

Bridging Disciplines: Service Design and Product Management

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This is a summary of the SDN Netherlands chapter online event that was held on February 25, 2025

This is summary of the SDN Netherlands chapter event that was held on March 19, 2025 at Design Thinkers Amsterdam

We are excited to share the entire recording and transcript of this event with Service Design expert and community leader Isabell Fringer.

Spring is a time of fresh starts, new energy, and growth—so why not invest in yourself? Whether you're stepping into a leadership role, strengthening your service design foundations, or figuring out how to turn brilliant ideas into real impact, we've got something designed just for you.