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Designing for systems that don't want to change
September 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
When
Spiced Academy
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Service Designers, Recruiters, UX Designers, For Anyone With A Passion For Service Design.
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Viki Midori (aka V)
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Giovanni Boeli
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When tackling public policy, systemic inertia, and large-scale transitions, standard design methodologies often hit a wall.
How do we navigate rigid structures, align divergent stakeholders, and introduce meaningful interventions?
This evening brings together two distinct perspectives: long-term participatory facilitation within public ecosystems and disruptive edge-thinking to challenge status-quo mindsets.
Whether you want to learn new approaches to systemic transformation, exchange perspectives, or simply connect over drinks after work… this one is for you:
🎤 2 Inspiring Talks by Guglielmo Apolloni and Michelle Zucker, exploring system friction, from municipal policy co-design to unlikely cross-sector alliances.
🙋♀️ Interactive Q&A Session with both speakers to…
A relaxed meetup for Service designers, Product Designers, UX/UI Designers & Creatives in Berlin. Grab a drink, share ideas & be part of the design movement.
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Yes. Registration is required to manage capacity and ensure a smooth check-in experience. You can reserve your spot directly through the SDD Berlin ticket page on this website.
First check your Spam or Promotions folder and search for “SDD Berlin”. If you still don’t see it, make sure your inbox isn’t full and wait a few minutes as emails can sometimes take time to arrive.
No. You can simply show your digital ticket on your phone at check-in when you arrive at the venue.
Bring your curiosity, questions, and openness to conversation. Many attendees also bring a notebook or laptop if they like taking notes during talks.
This event is open to anyone interested in service design, UX, product design, or innovation whether you’re a designer, student, researcher, or simply curious.
Please get in touch with ‘hello@sddberlin.com’ for any press related inquiries.
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