You don't have to work in service design and living in Scotland is optional.

This is open to anyone. Participants come from all sectors - local government, business, the third sector, consultancy, education, NHS, housing, Scottish Government, finance and others. Most are from Scotland, but we have a some who join us from Europe, Asia and The Americas.

Our special guest this month is Tash Willcocks. Director of Masters Europe at Hyper Island, co-founder of the Design Education international community, world class designer, illustrator and public speaker, Tash has recently been appointed Head of Learning Design at Snook. With a passion and reputation for radical innovation in design education, Tash will be discussing her vision for creative learning.

We started these gatherings at the start of lockdown on a weekly basis. We asked people what they wanted and they said to broaden networks, build relationships, share experiences of how we are adapting and reflect on positives. Now held as monthly events, these remain our objectives.

If you’ve attended before you’ll know our one hour event is fast paced, with one-to-one and small group discussions, plus a guest slot and an opportunity to 'shout out' events you're holding, help you need or opportunities you can offer. We're particularly keen for people to provide shadowing opportunities.

You can find outputs from all previous sessions here.

Join facilitators Lorri Smyth, Barbara Mertlova and Mike Press. Check out #SDSGather on Twitter to find out more or visit https://www.openchange.co.uk/sdsgather/