The Design Compass
A weekly newsletter by Gerry Scullion for design leaders who want to create meaningful change.
Trusted by 19,000+ designers, strategists, and changemakers worldwide.
What you get every week
One actionable idea
No fluff. Just a clear, practical takeaway you can use in your work straight away.
Stories from the frontline
Real case studies and behind-the-scenes insights from design leaders around the world.
Tools and templates
Human-centered frameworks, downloads, and prompts to grow as a designer.
Example topics
We create no-fluff content. Here are some recent editions.
Why 'selling' service design is a good way to get ignored
3 service design myths you've probably believed
5 (hidden) benefits of service design you can't ignore
What revolving doors reveal about your organisation
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Most training fails. Here's what actually works.
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About Gerry
I'm Gerry Scullion, a seasoned design leader, educator, and founder of Humana Design and The Human Centered Design Network.
With years of experience in service design, innovation coaching, and design training, I've helped over 3,000 future changemakers — designers, strategists, and leaders — break free from obstacles holding them back and make a real impact in their industries.
Whether through my consultancy, podcasts, or training, my mission is to empower people to design better systems, services, and experiences that truly matter.