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SERVICE DESIGN IS NOT MOSTLY CONVINCING OTHER PEOPLE TO DO SERVICE DESIGN

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Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Effective designers collaborate, visualize complexity, and focus on improving services rather than debating definitions or ideal conditions. Advocacy alone risks irrelevance - showing impact through practice fosters better outcomes. Success comes from doing the work, integrating user expectations, and shaping services in real-world, imperfect environments.