Person
Barry Wylant
- Role Advisor
- Company University of Calgary
- Location Calgary, Canada
Focus areas
design researchvisual storytellingcomplex systemsecosystem simulation
About
Barry Wylant is a DDes supervisor at the University of Calgary, specialising in visual storytelling for complex systems, ecosystem simulation and mapping, and design research methodology for public-sector impact. He is the creator of the Active Library concept — intentional knowledge infrastructure that proactively surfaces relevant material based on context and need.
His research explores how design can make complex system dynamics accessible and actionable for decision-makers, with applications spanning foresight visualisation, innovation ecosystem mapping, and knowledge architecture.