Patricia Vera

Patricia Vera is a Sessional Lecturer at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, specializing in sustainable and inclusive design practices at the intersection of systems thinking, service design, and climate action. Her work integrates emergent technologies with land-based design principles, emphasizing social innovation and equity.

• Current Affiliations: Emily Carr University (Sessional Lecturer)
• PhD Candidate: RMIT University (Melbourne) collaborating with Parsons School of Design (NYC)

Education: Master of Interdisciplinary Design from Emily Carr University. Doctoral research supported by SSHRC (Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada).

Research focuses on decolonizing design practices through re-emergent technologies and Indigenous knowledge systems. Active in networks like DESIS, Design Justice Network, and NAISA.

Recipient of the Ian Wallace Award for Teaching Excellence 2023 (2024).

Teaching includes courses on Indigenous Presence, Environmental Ethics, and Industrial Design Studios.