Extending the deadline gives you an extra opportunity to showcase your best work to the global service design community. Whether you are a student, a seasoned professional, or part of an in-house team, your project deserves to be in the spotlight.

We are looking forward to receiving your best work!

Thanks to all who have already submitted their best entries! You still have enough time to finalize your projects. Edit and polish your projects within the given deadline, August 15, 2025!

In case you need a bit of additional inspiration, check out our former winner and finalists projects.

The Service Design Network is pleased to announce the jury for the Service Design Award 2025, which recognises excellence in service design. The jury will select the finalists of this year's edition and proclaim the winners on stage at SDGC25 in Dallas! 

This year's jury includes:

• Brian Gillespie | Head of Jury; SDN Leadership Team & Park
• Eliisa Sarkkinen | Siili Solutions
• Cathy Huang | Chairperson at CBi China Bridge
• Simone Carier | Digital Agentur Brandenburg
• Mauricio Manhaes | Professor at SCAD University
• Jamin Hegeman | Executive Partner at Harmonic

Here are some key details and benefits of participating in the Service Design Award:

1. On-Stage Recognition: Winners will be celebrated and recognized at the highly anticipated Service Design Global Conference (SDGC25) in Dallas. Imagine the thrill of sharing your achievements in front of an enthusiastic audience!
2. Exclusive Tickets: Winners will receive free in-person SDGC25 tickets (1 per winning project), providing you with the chance to attend this prestigious conference and immerse yourself in the latest trends and insights in the world of service design.
   
   Finalists will receive free virtual SDGC25 tickets, ensuring that you don't miss out on the exciting conference experience.
3. Exhibition and Presentation: Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their projects through exhibitions, and winners will present at SDGC25, both online and at the venue. This is your chance to captivate the audience with your innovative service design solutions.
4. International Recognition: Winners will receive a trophy and a winner's badge, symbolising excellence in the field of service design. Additionally, your project will be featured in the prestigious SDN case study library, gaining global recognition and inspiring others in their own service design journeys.
5. Media Exposure: As a winner, you may have the opportunity to be featured in Touchpoint as well as in our Service Design Podcast. Your project will be highlighted through feature articles, providing you with further exposure and visibility within the service design community.
6. Team Membership: Winners will be rewarded with a one-year free membership for their team, allowing you to continue collaborating, learning, and growing together.

Take this incredible opportunity to showcase your project, gain recognition, and become part of the global service design community. Submit your entry before the deadline on August 15, 2025!

Visit our Award page for detailed submission guidelines and templates.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, please reach out to us at awards@service-design-network.org. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Remember, you have just a few weeks left to submit your project for the Service Design Award. We can't wait to see the innovative solutions you've been working on!