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The "This is Service Design Doing" Method Library presents 54 detailed methods covering research, ideation, prototyping, and facilitation, serving as essential tools for service design practitioners.

The "This is Service Design Doing" Method Library offers a comprehensive collection of 54 practical method descriptions that guide practitioners through essential service design techniques. These methods encompass activities in research, ideation, prototyping, and facilitation, providing step-by-step instructions, guidelines, and valuable tips for effective implementation.

Key Features

  • Research Methods: Techniques such as contextual interviews, participant observation, and cultural probes enable designers to gather in-depth insights into user behaviors and needs.
  • Ideation Techniques: Methods like brainwriting, bodystorming, and the use of cards and checklists facilitate creative idea generation and concept development.
  • Prototyping Approaches: Strategies including desktop walkthroughs, paper prototyping, and interactive click modeling assist in creating tangible representations of service concepts for testing and refinement.
  • Facilitation Tools: Guidelines for effective workshop facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative design sessions support seamless project execution.

This method library serves as a valuable resource for service designers, providing foundational building blocks to craft user-centered and innovative service solutions. While it offers detailed descriptions of individual methods, it does not prescribe how to integrate them into a cohesive design process.

Belinda Klostermann

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