Lenore Richards

Background

About Lenore Richards

Lenore has over 25 years of experience in academic leadership at OCAD University, having held the positions of Co-Chair of the Environmental Design program, Dean of the Faculty of Design and Director of Strategic Innovation Lab. Her belief in the critical importance and the power of design thinking led to the development of the Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation, of which she is the former Director. She is a design educator, an interior designer and an industrial designer. Her experience in industry includes two of Canada's most creative and influential design firms, Yabu Pushelberg, and Kuypers Adamson Norton, where she was an associate. Lenore worked on projects in the areas of exhibit, product and retail design, where emphasis was consistently placed on conceptual strength and innovation in the creation of compelling human experiences.