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martinjordan.com
A test run for #publicDesign jobs —

Here’s an experimental RSS feed for the German #GovDesign roles I am posting here and on my little, manually maintained job board*:

🛜 fetchrss.com/feed/aSDtgrm...

* currently listing positions at @digitalservice.bund.de, @sprind-de.bsky.social and elsewhere
fetchrss.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
jallen300.bsky.social
Standing room only for Andy Knight's talk on the state of #publicdesign in the UK at #SDinGov
September 19, 2024 at 10:21 AM
anjagoetz.bsky.social
www.iondesign.de/publicdesign...
Trinkwasserbrunnen für den öffentlichen Raum
barrierefreundlicher Trinkwasserbrunnen für den öffentlichen Raum, an dem man Wasserflaschen auffüllen kann und Hunde und Tiere trinken können
www.iondesign.de
May 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
emilyzaki.bsky.social
Take Care. WIP
Breast cancer runs in my family, passed down through generations with the BRCA1 mutation.

Over 30 women have crocheted hundreds of breasts, each holding a story from those affected.

#saarbrücken #artist #publicdesign #breastcancer #brca1 #art #crochet #contemporaryart #textileart
January 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
1stenchanter.bsky.social
Section 2 just went live.

What should a government actually do?

We break it down: responsibility, structure, service—not slogans.

🧱 Read the full framework via the link in my bio.

#PublicDesign #CivicPower #BuildInPublic
August 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
jallen300.bsky.social
The 5 top skills and 7 core practices of designers working in government #publicdesign #SDinGov
How designers rate the 5 top skills needed by designers in Government The 7 core practices of public designers
September 19, 2024 at 10:45 AM
1stenchanter.bsky.social
Sorry for being away but good news!

Section 4, Part II iis dropping.

Taxation, trade, finance, and technology — the arteries of an economy. Are they serving the people, or hollowing them out?

Find the blog in my bio along with all my Social Medias.

#BuildInPublic #PublicDesign #ClaritySessions
September 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
1stenchanter.bsky.social
Public Design reimagines systems.
Build in Public shares the process.
Clarity Sessions bring the reflection to you.

Explore them all → link in bio.

#PublicDesign #BuildInPublic #Clarity
August 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
1stenchanter.bsky.social
What should government feel like?

I’m exploring that question through my blog, podcast, and 1-on-1 Clarity Sessions.

Read, listen, or book a session via the link in my bio.

Drop a comment—let’s build something worth believing in.

#BuildInPublic #PublicDesign #ClaritySessions
September 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
1stenchanter.bsky.social
What if labor laws weren’t just policies—but reflections of public ethics?

Section 4 Part I drops tomorrow.

Explore how we design work, dignity, and value.

→ Clarity Sessions open now.
Link in bio.

#PublicDesign #CivicEconomy #BuiltInPublic
September 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
1stenchanter.bsky.social
Coming Soon!
The foundation of a new civic framework—built not for control, but for clarity.
If you're drawn to reimagining what governance can feel like, this is your invitation.

—Check the link in the bio—
#BuildInPublic #PublicDesign
August 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
martinjordan.com
“This is a clarification. It’s not new.”— Lucy Kimbell

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#PublicDesign is an iterative process of generating, legitimising, and achieving policy intent whilst de-risking operational delivery.
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#SDinGov
3 people on a conference stage sitting in front of an audience, 1 woman with grey hair standing at a lectern speaking, a projected slide on top of them says “defining public design — “Public design is an iterative process of generating, legitimising, and achieving policy intent whilst de-risking operational delivery. It involves a range of practical, creative and collaborative approaches grounded in citizens' day-to-day experiences of - and relations to - people, objects, organisations, communities and places.”; next to it, a version of a policy cycle
September 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
martinjordan.com
In case you’re in #Berlin, join my @digitalservice.bund.de colleague Charlotte Vorbeck for next week’s #ServiceDesign Drinks on 4 Dec.

You’ll get a #PublicDesign special edition with thought-leading talks at CityLAB’s gorgeous space.

🎟️ Get your free ticket while they last

#DesignSky #GovDesign
SDD Berlin End of the Year Event: Public Service Design · Luma
Whoop Whoop! It is the end of the year and our last event in 2024. Let's come together as service design community, embrace and learn more about public service…
lu.ma
November 25, 2024 at 1:04 PM
jallen300.bsky.social
Great Q in Andy Knight's talk on #publicdesign at #SDinGov: is anyone developing principles for what good public policy design looks like, that we can all use in our work and hold ourselves to account for?

Interestingly, we developed a set of #policydesign principles in some recent x-gov work...
September 19, 2024 at 11:08 AM
a10kendall.bsky.social
I'm afraid to ride a bike in San Francisco. I wrote an article about why I'm scared and what causes this. I also plan to do my first bike ride in the city and would love Mayor Lurie to join me.
#SanFrancisco #SF #Biking #Bicycle #PolkStreet #MayorLurie #DanielLurie #PublicDesign #BayArea
I'm Afraid To Ride A Bike In San Francisco
The city knows where the gaps are. When will all San Franciscans be able to ride a bike safely?
open.substack.com
March 31, 2026 at 6:41 PM
martinjordan.com
All videos from our late March #PublicDesign meetup on ‘Remaking the welfare state‘ are now up on YouTube.

4 speakers from @agoradigital.bsky.social, @digitalservice.bund.de and @tsbberlin.bsky.social shared ongoing research and design work on housing benefits and free school lunches.

Vital work!
Meetup: Remaking the welfare state
On 25 March, the 12th edition of the ongoing ‘Öffentliches Gestalten’ meetup series discussed ‘Remaking the welfare state’. The evening included 4 speakers and 3 talks. They showed ongoing research an...
verwaltungsgestaltung.de
May 2, 2026 at 7:44 AM
johnvicencio.bsky.social
Modern civic meets classic downtown — Twin Falls City Hall at the corner of Hansen & Main Ave E blends history and innovation in the heart of Idaho.

#TwinFalls #Idaho #CityHall #DowntownRevival #CivicArchitecture #PublicDesign #UrbanRenewal #travel #places
June 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Thanks to the Munster Express for printing my recent article about Solving Waterford's Traffic Problems!

#Waterford #WaterfordCity #Traffic #UrbanDesign #UrbanPlanning #PublicDesign #WaterfordLuas #Déise #Deise #BusConnects #Tramore #Ireland #IrishPolitics #IrishNews #LocalNews #LocalMedia
In recent days and weeks, many in local media and on social media have been highlighting the horrible traffic congestion faced by those living in and around our city. Alongside these many complaints, some have highlighted supposed ‘solutions’ to the gridlock - conservative suggestions, which ultimately include even more lanes for traffic and additional parking spaces. There is a better alternative, which is actually based on best-practice in urban planning across Europe; reducing the number of cars on the road by providing additional transport options and by planning for medium-density, mixed-use buildings, which can build thriving, walkable communities. The traffic congestion in a city like Waterford is not normal. Nor is it normal in Galway, nor in Dublin. This is caused, simply, by too many people driving. And that is due, in part, to a lack of freedom to choose how we want to travel safely and efficiently. I am one such example; despite never once driving anywhere else I've lived, preferring to cycle or use public transport, my life in Waterford is dominated by driving, due to a lack of safe and segregated bike paths, severe urban sprawl, and abysmal public transport for a city the size of Waterford. Our lack of public transport infrastructure in our cities makes Ireland the clear outlier among European countries. Many similarly-populated cities across our continent have at least one tram line, and a large number of bus routes - with some providing 24-hour coverage. During my local and general election campaigns, I found 10 French and German cities the size of Waterford which have tramlines. In particular, I highlighted the example of Dessau-Rosslau in Germany, a city of similar size, which contains two tram lines, 14 bus routes, including six night routes, and a commuter rail system. Maybe, instead of calling to make our city actively worse to exist in by undoing pedestrianisation and adding extra lanes of traffic - we can pressure those in power to buil…
December 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
1stenchanter.bsky.social
What should a government actually do?

On 8.27, we release Section 2: the job description for responsible power.

Stability, structure, and service—by design.
Check the link in bio for all my content.

#PublicDesign #BuildInPublic #GovernmentDesign #CivicPower
August 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
citizenptnewsok.bsky.social
Shawnee is taking a monumental step towards revitalizing Feral Park with a unanimous vote to kick off its design phase—what could this mean for the community?

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#ShawneePottawatomieCounty #OK #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #ParksDevelopment #ShawneeParks #PublicDesign
Shawnee approves PDG contract to design Feral Park; staff to pursue community-driven plan
The Shawnee City Commission voted 7-0 to approve a professional design-services contract with PDG LLC to advance the Feral Park project into a 4–6 month design phase that will include surveying, geotechnical work and public engagement. Final construction costs and any additional city contributions were not specified.
citizenportal.ai
July 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM
citizenptnewsoh.bsky.social
Stow City is set to break ground on an inclusive amphitheater by 2025, with community input shaping its design and programming for all residents.

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#StowCitySummitCounty #OH #StowCity #AccessibilityInclusion #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #PublicDesign
City plans accessible amphitheater with universal design for concerts by 2026
City officials prioritize universal accessibility in upcoming amphitheater design set for 2026.
citizenportal.ai
April 28, 2025 at 4:07 AM
citizenptnewsma.bsky.social
Local leaders are raising alarms over proposed 180–200-foot roundabouts on Milestone Road, demanding early community input to ensure safety and preserve Nantucket's charm.

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#NantucketCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #PublicDesign #TransportationSafety #CommunityInvolvement
Residents and commissioners press for more local review of massive Milestone Road roundabout designs
Commissioners and residents raised safety and scale concerns about proposed 180–200‑foot roundabouts on Milestone Road and Nobadeer Farm Road, urged early community workshops at 10–25% design stages and asked staff to ensure MassDOT incorporates local comments before public release.
citizenportal.ai
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
Santa Barbara's Historic Landmarks Commission has officially voted to standardize round umbrellas for parklets, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic that honors the city's rich history.

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#SantaBarbaraCitySantaBarbaraCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicDesign #CommunityInitiatives
Committee Approves Round Umbrellas for Parklet Designs
Members agree to standardize round umbrella shapes and approve colors for parklets.
citizenportal.ai
August 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
citizenptnewsnh.bsky.social
Exeter is inviting residents to shape the future of its train station, a vital piece of local history that once transformed the town's landscape.

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#ExeterRockinghamCounty #NH #CitizenPortal #TransportationHistory #CommunityInput #PublicDesign #ExeterTrainStation
Exeter to host public design session on future train station after decades-long ebb and partial return
A town history program tracing Exeter's river hub, railroad era, and the 1967 end of passenger service announced a public design session at Lincoln Street School on Friday, August 7 for residents to weigh in on plans for a future train station.
citizenportal.ai
June 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM
designtaxi.com
From chandeliers to skyline views, these bathrooms are flush with style. #BestRestrooms #Cintas #PublicDesign #DesignMatters #ADAAcess community.designtaxi.com/topic/15760-...
'America's Best Restroom' finalists of 2025 make a clean break from the ordinary
Nature calls, and this year it’s calling with chandeliers, panoramic views, and self-cleaning tech. The finalists for the 2025 America’s Best Restroom contest have been announced, and they’re anything...
community.designtaxi.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM