Service Design Principles Neolux Consulting

This episode Daniele and Guy take a look at Technology, and join most of the world to give our take on AI. We espouse the virtues of analog technology (pencil and paper), and look at why some bots are better then humans, and others make us feel betrayed.


Chapters
00:00 Technology
00:02 Intro
00:42 Why do we sometimes struggle to make technology work for us?
02:31 Sometimes, Pen and Paper works best
07:46 Ambivalence about “AI”
15:20 Robots don’t have mirror neurons.
19:26 I prefer bots over fake humans (SDP 33)
22:12 Let me speak with a Human (SDP 34)
26:46 Why can’t I answer this email? (SDP 35)
32:53 The balance between user-friendliness and security.
33:52 IT is your peer with a different perspective.
35:39 Stick with the tools you already have.
39:28 …or maybe not.
44:16 It’s now time for websites that react to the context (SDP 36)
51:31 Outro
52:12 A small request.


Mentioned in this episode:


Cal Newport - Deep Questions


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Daniele Catalanotto is a service design practitioner, the author of the Service Design Principles series of books, and the founder of the Swiss Innovation Academy

Guy Martin has worked with global companies and startups in a wide range of roles, including service delivery, corporate education, and leadership development.

Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay

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This episode Guy Martin and Daniele Catalanotto go into what makes a service seem impersonal, and how organizations can make small changes to help their customers feel warmer about their interactions. Daniele tries to get a coffee from Starbucks, and we talk about hotels again.


Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:48 Organizations are collections of humans

01:49 Ask Unnecessary Emotional information

04:43 Good salespeople understand the value of emotion

06:30 It works even when we recognize it

11:32 Different Levels of Service Design

13:28 Some good advice when facing change and uncertainty

15:19 Making It Personal Is Different For Every Culture

18:01 Culture is more than just nationality

23:41 Just Remember Me

29:03 and for extra points, Remember My Preferences

31:43 If you already have the information, use it!

34:17 Outro


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Daniele Catalanotto is a service design practitioner, the author of the Service Design Principles series of books, and the founder of the Swiss Innovation Academy

Guy Martin has worked with global companies and startups in a wide range of roles, including service delivery, corporate education, and leadership development.

Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay

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In this episode, we explore the nuanced relationship between pricing strategies and service design. The discussion highlights three key areas:

Complex Pricing and User Interface Design: Daniele shares insights on how complex pricing can complicate user interfaces, using public transportation ticket machines as an example. He suggests that simplifying pricing could lead to more user-friendly interfaces.

Innovative Pricing Models: The conversation covers innovative approaches to pricing, such as Switzerland’s “L’abonnement général” for public transport, and the simplicity and transparency of Basecamp’s pricing model for SaaS. These examples illustrate the benefits of straightforward pricing structures in enhancing customer experience.

Psychological Impact of Pricing on Quality Perception: Daniele discusses how pricing affects customers’ perceptions of quality and engagement, sharing personal anecdotes about book pricing strategies. The episode delves into ethical considerations in pricing, emphasizing the importance of building meaningful relationships through thoughtful pricing strategies.

Overall, the episode sheds light on the intricate role of pricing in service design, urging designers and businesses to consider how pricing strategies impact user experience, customer relationships, and perceived value.

(Show summary by ChatGPT)

00:00 Intro
00:49 The Problem Is Not the Interface, It’s the Pricing
04:48 L’abonnement Général
07:19 37 Signals
07:50 Basecamp Pricing
09:41 Bigger Organizations
10:21 Trade-offs
12:04 Show Me Your Damn Pricing
13:20 Provide recurring services? You’re in a relationship.
16:15 The Price Changes The Quality Without Any Other Change
22:17 A higher price gives you room
25:55 Guy doesn’t answer the question.
27:20 Pricing in threes
29:11 BANT Framework
30:04 Quantitative elements have lots of research and data
32:23 Some takeaways
34:21 Wrap up

Swiss GA Travelcard - “l’abonnement général”- https://www.sbb.ch/en/tickets-offers/travelcards/ga-travelcard.html

Fair Tiq - https://fairtiq.com/en/

37 Signals - https://37signals.com/
Basecamp - https://basecamp.com/pricing

BANT Framework - Budget Authority Need Timing (Search for “BANT framework alternative” for other frameworks)


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Daniele Catalanotto is a service design practitioner, the author of the Service Design Principles series of books, and the founder of the Swiss Innovation Academy

Guy Martin has worked with global companies and startups in a wide range of roles, including service delivery, corporate education, and leadership development.

Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay

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Guy Martin talks with Daniele Catalanotto about the release of his latest book on Service Design Principles. The conversation starts with Daniele clarifying what service design principles mean: ideas or advice aimed at simplifying and enhancing human experiences. The books are described as a “toilet books” - ideal for short, insightful reads leading to brief moments of reflection.

Daniele reveals that this fourth volume in the series adopts a fresh approach by incorporating feedback and insights from a global tour where he engaged with service design experts. This iteration is not just a book but a comprehensive media experience, featuring around 10 hours of video content. It integrates expert discussions directly into the narrative, allowing readers to explore topics more deeply online.

We also touch on the diverse content and the inclusion of a curated list of resources at the book’s end, making it a valuable tool for both casual reading and in-depth exploration of service design.

Highlighting the communal aspect of this launch, Daniele invites listeners to a unique party, marking the book’s release. Unlike typical launch events, this gathering aims to foster a broader discussion on service design, encouraging questions and interactions with experts from around the world.

https://store.swissinnovation.academy/book-launch-party-service-design-principles-301-400

00:00 Intro
00:24 What is a Service Design Principle anyway?
02:17 What’s different about this volume?
03:42 So much content!
05:03 It’s a party
06:49 Thanks giving
08:20 Outro and Event information


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Guy Martin has worked with global companies and startups in a wide range of roles, including service delivery, corporate education, and leadership development.

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In this first “long-form” episode of the Service Design Principles podcast, we explore how the perception of time influences people’s experiences of waiting. We use examples such as train journeys and elevator lobbies to illustrate how changing the environment or offering distractions can alter perceptions of waiting time.

Then we go into the concept of ‘cooling-off’ periods in various contexts, like medical decisions and major purchases, emphasising the need for waiting in certain decision-making processes.

The conversation shifts to practical strategies in customer service, focusing on modern solutions like callback options in hotlines and designing more thoughtful on-hold experiences. We highlight the importance of transparency and communication in setting realistic expectations and providing clear information to enhance customer satisfaction.

We talk about the potential of using waiting time creatively, suggesting that waiting periods can be transformed into opportunities for education and engagement, offering examples where waiting time is utilised to provide informative content or entertainment.

The role of smartphones in waiting scenarios is also discussed. We acknowledge the prevalent and almost addictive use of mobile devices but suggest that allowing phone usage in waiting areas can be beneficial.

We then conclude that waiting can actually have a strategic value in service design. When managed appropriately, waiting can be an integral and constructive part of the service experience.

Chapters:


00:00 Welcome
00:29 Today’s Episode - Waiting
01:47 The role of perception
03:44 Cooling off periods
07:12 How can we make make waiting more tolerable
10:09 Small courtesies
13:00 Some classic examples of changing perceptions
15:25 A mental framework for waiting
18:59 Under Promise, Over Deliver
20:24 Waiting time isn’t just about waiting time.
25:19 SDP 18 and 19 - Smartphones and waiting
30:30 Why are we waiting?
34:42 Waiting can encourage people to learn to fish, instead of just getting fish handed to them
37:15 Waiting as a brand decision
41:20 Outro

Rory Sutherland TED talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/rory_sutherland_life_lessons_from_an_ad_man

New York Times article on increasing walking times at Houston airport reduced complaints about luggage delivery times: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/19/opinion/sunday/why-waiting-in-line-is-torture.html (Sorry for the paywall - this was the earliest source I could find for this)


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Daniele Catalanotto is a service design practitioner, the author of the Service Design Principles series of books, and the founder of the Swiss Innovation Academy

Guy Martin has worked with global companies and startups in a wide range of roles, including service delivery, corporate education, and leadership development.

Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay

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Program Note - Change of format.

Previous episodes have been based on a single episode for a single principle.

Future episodes will be based on a single episode for a group of principles in a single theme.

If you have actionable feedback or suggestions, or just want to tell us what we’re doing right - please let us know at podcast@neoluxconsulting.com.


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Daniele Catalanotto is a service design practitioner, the author of the Service Design Principles series of books, and the founder of the Swiss Innovation Academy

Guy Martin has worked with global companies and startups in a wide range of roles, including service delivery, corporate education, and leadership development.

Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay

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A production of Neolux Consulting