Global Service Jam 2013: Loughborough

A few weeks ago I took part in running the Loughborough branch of the Global Service Jam. It was a truly fantastic weekend for everyone involved, and luckily for us, it was professionally shot by the great Andre Brito! So to get a brief insight into some of the Service Design work I am involved with alongside my research (especially 1:49), check out the video below:

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