Service Design Studio (NYC Opportunity)

Sitting within the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity (NYC Opportunity), the Service Design Studio helps spread valuable community-centered design methodologies that are often underused inside government. Our approach begins by trying to understand the needs of people who use and administer public services, and designing the service to meet those needs. 

Aligned with NYC Opportunities goal to reduce poverty and increase equity, the Studio acts as a mini consultancy within city government. The Studio consults on projects, hosts events for city employees, and redistributes tools for community-centered practices within city government.