How can organizations move beyond “innovation theatre” to create meaningful transformation? In this episode of Futures Hub, we talk with Everton Lewis, Managing Director and Head of Consulting of OCAD U CO, and explore topics of design, leadership, impact measurement and value. Everton shares how he brings together teams to help organizations navigate complexity and explains the value of constraint to spark innovation. From practical frameworks to real-world experiences, join us as we dive into the power of design thinking to create positive change.
Timestamps
03:04 – About Everton Lewis and his Journey
03:30 – The Importance of Engaging Users and Human-Centered Design
05:35 – Getting Acquainted with OCAD Grads
07:11 – About OCAD U CO
09:55 – Leading Teams Through Complexity
12:15 – Finding Opportunities in Constraint and Ambiguity
14:00 – Debunking Design Myths
16:52 – The Value of Inclusive Design
18:50 – Moving From Innovation Theatre towards True Transformation
20:15 – Measuring and Demonstrating the Impact of Design
24:00 – Breaking and Merging Models of Design towards Systems Change
27:40 – The Evolution Needed in the Post-Secondary System
33:40 – What’s Next for Everton Lewis?