- Systemic Design
- Strategic Foresight
- Sustainability
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Affiliations & Roles Helen Kerr is a Professor at OCAD University’s Strategic Foresight Institute (SFI) and co-president of KerrSmith, a design consultancy specializing in systemic design, strategic foresight, and innovation. She holds dual academic appointments within the Faculty of Design. Education Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, University of Waterloo Masters in Industrial Design, OCAD University Research Interests Kerr focuses on ambient/immersive technologies , sustainability , and systemic design methodologies . Her work bridges design innovation with public policy, emphasizing equity and stakeholder engagement. Key Projects Lead the Economic Futures for Ontario 2032 foresight study for the Government of Ontario Designed Metrolinx Wayfinding Harmonization system integrating GTHA transit infrastructure Facilitated Toronto’s 100 Resilient Cities visioning process Co-created Paderno Visual Brand Language for Canadian Tire Grants & Advising Recipient of multi-year research grants from the Ontario Public Service and private sector. Advises organizations including the Canada Council for the Arts and Brookfield Properties on strategic foresight initiatives. Labs & Teams Directs the sLab (Strategic Foresight Lab) at OCADU and leads the Systemic Design Association. Collaborates with global partners like Harvard GSD and Biomimicry 3.8 Institute.







