KerrSmith Design is a research and innovation studio specializing in Foresight and Design.KerrSmith is a multidisciplinary Toronto-based foresight and design studio with over 20 years experience across a wide variety of sectors. KerrSmith uses systems thinking methodologies incorporating both quantitative and qualitative inputs to better comprehend complexity, context and stakeholders’ needs. Human-centric insight methods such as ethnography and empathic modeling allow us to understand motivations and behaviour impacts within project frameworks. We use analytic approaches to determine paths to innovative solutions. Our expertise ranges from Foresight, research, engagement, and strategy, to branding, communications, product design and comprehensive cross-enterprise brand integration.Strategic Foresight:In turbulent and rapidly changing times, it helps to have a handle on what might be around the corner. We use a disciplined and collaborative method of creating resiliency for the future, to help our clients navigate uncertainty.We live in a complex world where change is accelerating, creating both threats and opportunities to all businesses and organizations. Some of those changes have the potential to cause significant and unexpected disruption. Strategic Foresight is a proven and effective tool to manage that risk, identify openings for growth and prepare you to innovate. To plan for this emerging environment we provide tools, expertise, experience and unique knowledge of methods in order to make thoughtful and strategic decisions. We can lead you through deep immersive experiences or provide you with thoroughly researched documentation. We use visualization, contextualization and compelling narrative to bring futures to life.Our process for facilitating innovation uses a formal process to set goals, expectations, budgets and schedules. We have deep and wide experience in innovation strategy and implementation across many sectors. Sectors:Finance, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Transit, Development, Philanthropy, Art and Design, Contract Furniture, Culture, ArchitectureSpecialties: Research, Engagement, Facilitation, Strategy, Branding, Corporate Communications, Visual Identities, Signage and Wayfinding, Environmental Design, Digital, Development Materials, Packaging, Reports, Publications, Marketing, and Advertising Design