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Today on the show, I'm delighted to welcome Itziar Pobes, one of the co-founders and main instigators behind the newest service design conference to enter the scene: Service Design Disrupted, in Barcelona this October.
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The Ultimate Guide to Service Design, UX and Design Conferences in 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, the global design community has an extraordinary lineup of conferences, workshops, and gatherings to look forward to. From cutting-edge explorations of AI in user experience to foundational conversations about accessibility, service design, and design leadership, there's never been a better time to invest in your professional development and connect with fellow practitioners.
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For years now, I’ve been circling around an idea. A way of describing human-centred design that feels less like a process map and more like something lived — unpredictable, messy, but purposeful.That idea has now found its shape. I’m writing my first book. It’s called The Design Compass, and it will be published in 2026 by BIS Publishers in the Netherlands.
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This is HCD, the leading global podcast and community for human-centred design, is proud to announce its role as Media Partner for the upcoming Service Design Global Conference 2025 (SDGC25).
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