Navigating Power and Equity in Service Design

The design process is inherently riddled with power dynamics, and designers don’t often realise they have power and a part to play in negotiating between end users’ needs and business goals. By employing mediation techniques, we can build trust and create a more equitable design process.

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Journal
Touchpoint
Published
2025-06-11
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30819/touchpoint.16-2.14
Primary Topic
Service and Product Innovation
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Navigating Power and Equity in Service Design

Maria Catalina Miller
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Service and Product Innovation
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Navigating Power and Equity in Service Design

Maria Catalina Miller
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Abstract

The design process is inherently riddled with power dynamics, and designers don’t often realise they have power and a part to play in negotiating between end users’ needs and business goals. By employing mediation techniques, we can build trust and create a more equitable design process.

TouchpointVol. 16(2)
Openalex Percentile: Top 84%
Service and Product Innovation
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