Lior Smith

Lior Smith, a prominent figure known for organizing the London Service Design Fringe Festival and for his contributions to government labs, is currently on a break due to health concerns.

With a background in service design and a focus on community-building, Lior's projects are marked by innovation and positive social impacts, often achieved through a collaborative approach.

Having worked as the first service design associate at Rainmaker, Lior has collaborated with notable clients like HS2, BIS, and FSA, bringing a user-centric perspective and strategic thinking to their projects.

Lior's experience spans start-ups, non-profit social enterprises, innovation labs, and self-initiated ventures, showcasing his versatility and adaptability in various settings.

His skill set includes facilitating co-design workshops, leading idea generation and prototyping, conducting design research, working in Agile teams, mapping user experiences, developing service strategies, building communities, and more.

Education-wise, Lior has studied at various institutions including Goldsmiths College, The Nottingham Trent University, and Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, focusing on design, art, and happiness.

Throughout his career, Lior has held roles at organizations such as Rainmaker Solutions Ltd, UK Trade & Investment, PTAsocial.com, FutureGov, and Participle, showcasing his expertise in service design and community engagement.