Joint Innovation Hub
Marlene Kuhn studied Information Design (BA) at Stuttgart Media University. She further developed her skills through continuing professional development in Applied Strategic Foresight at the Copenhagen Institute of Futures Studies and Innovation Management at Steinbeis Business School. From 2019 to March 2026, she worked at the design and innovation studio PHOENIX – most recently as a Senior Design Strategist. In this role, her focus was on developing targeted innovation processes, conducting user research and identifying new market opportunities.
Since April 2026, Marlene Kuhn has been working as a research associate in the Strategic Foresight division at the Joint Innovation Hub of Fraunhofer ISI. Her areas of expertise include strategic foresight, innovation management and the translation of complex trend analyses into future-proof business model and process strategies.