STAYING CURIOUS IS ONE OF MY BIGGEST STRENGTHS

This journal shares personal initiatives & experiences to spark your imagination.

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The Climate Pivot Podcast — 2023

I was delighted to be invited to contribute to The Climate Pivot podcast, to talk about my personal and professional Climate Journey. Ben Weaver-Hincks and I had a wonderful conversation. I’m so pleased to be able to share it with you! Listen to the episode on your favourite player now >     “It’s estimated…

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The Do No Harm Residency — 2023

Designit’s first residency unpacked how ‘Do No Harm’ can be applied to design and how could we put it into practice. We developed a Do No Harm framework for Design. This framework is a practical approach to having a guided dialogue and shared awareness around potential negative consequences on people, the environment, and society. It’s…

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Contemporary Thoughts Newsletter

Between 2014 and 2022, I took the initiative to deliver an internal agency newsletter summarising what is ahead in the creative industry. From the latest tech innovations and branding developments to new VR experiences, Contemporary Thoughts is a weekly shot of inspiration allowing the entire company to stay up-to-date with what is going on. The header…

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Cannes Lions — 2018

In June, I spent a week in the South of France to attend the best international Festival of Creativity. For five days, a bunch of experts gives you insights about their experiences. Learning, discovering and analysing the most incredible creative campaigns from around the globe as well as meeting creatives and discussing deeply through a…

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Milan Design Week — 2017

The 2017 edition has kicked off, and I am looking back at the main trends that are emerging. This year marked a re-evaluation of materials through new experiences and environments. From Wood in Progress by Envisions to COS x Studio Swine collaboration, the future design is all about blending technology and materiality. Designers also explored how creativity…

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Milan Design Week — 2016

This year, designers rethink the way we see objects around us through physical and digital experiences. When Objects Dream envisions new perspectives of everyday objects by using connected technologies and VR. The Nature in Motion by Nike explores how collaborations can push new boundaries and ideas forward. Besides, What’s the matter? investigates a material future in which the lines between physical and…

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Le Grand Voyage — 2010

What happens when you leave home on a bike with no other plan than ride to Tuscany? Embarking on just such an adventure, a group of friends and myself decided to cycle from Saint Memmie (France) to its twin town Chiesina Uzzanese (Italy). This article details a 10 days trip articulated around nine stages from Champagne to…

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