Networking doesn't have to feel like networking. It can be a game.

We are excited to share a summary, the shared resources and a list of people to connect with based on what happened in this lovely community meetup that was organized and facilitated by Service Design lover France Hémain.

Links mentioned during the hangout

  1. Service Design Day Conference on June 1st, 2025 in Bern
  2. Global Service Jam in Switzerland, another great opportunity to meet Service Design enthusiast live
  3. Swiss SDN Newsletter to know all the events that happen from the Swiss Service Design community.


People to connect with

These are the direct profiles of a few of the Service Design enthusiast that participated in the session and that are eager to meet other like-minded humans:


A preview of the game like networking activities
A preview of the game like networking activities

Event Summary:

What Happened at the Second Edition of Meet the Community?


In short: 

Service designers from around the world came together for a an event organized by France Hémain where they go the chance to meet each other in an alternative and playful way.


A Playful Start

The second edition of the Meet the Community events by the Swiss Service Design Network kicked off with a warm welcome. Service designers and practitioners, mainly from Switzerland but also globally, gathered to connect and have some fun. The event began with introductions and an icebreaker game called Two Truths, One Lie. This playful activity helped everyone get to know each other in a playful way.


Research Bingo

Next, participants were divided into three groups to play a creative game called Research Bingo, designed by France. This game had teams competing to complete a bingo row by matching items to topics only Service Design nerds truely understand on the board. It was an inventive way to engage everyone and foster teamwork.


Open the Figjam Board


Playful Networking

After the game participants had the chance to exchange contacts, paving the way for future connections and collaborations in their service design journeys. The games helped identify potential companions who resonated with their interests.


Relaxed Hangout

As always, the session ended with a casual hangout. People could talk freely about all things service design, ask questions, and share knowledge in an unrecorded setting that encouraged deeper conversations.


Thank you France

A big thank you to France for organizing such a delightful event and creating a beautiful FigJam board. His efforts made this session a memorable experience for the worldwide service design community.

Written with AI help This event summary is based on an audio note that was rewritten using Audiopen and was then review by hand.

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