Leah Ferguson

For over a decade, I’ve developed and implemented wayfinding systems in complex environments, with a passion for airports and multi-user environments. My work has taken me around the world, from San Francisco to Singapore, and has been a deep dive into all aspects of the design process, from research and user analysis to branded environments and digital interfaces.

I graduated from York University and Sheridan College (YSDN) with a Bachelor of Design (Honours), and a certificate in User Experience Design from George Brown College. I spent three years living abroad in San Francisco, which fused my passions of the built environment and digital nerdery. (I’m still waiting for my Mr. Yakamoto moment), but I will happily chat with you for hours and talk about smart technologies in the built environment. I can’t wait to get my hands on the Apple Vision Pro and dabble in spatial computing.)

In 2022, I joined the Experience Design team at HOK as a Senior Design Specialist in Toronto. At the same time, I am completing my Master of Design at OCAD University in Toronto, with a focus on Design for Health. My personal interest is in accessibility and inclusivity in the built environment. In addition to school and work, I volunteer as a Chapter Chair Liaison Assistant with the Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) having spent three years leading the San Francisco chapter, and as a community moderator with Obsidian.md.