I'm Antoine Loison, a creative and pragmatic industrial designer with 15+ years of experience shaping furniture, consumer products, and crafted objects. I specialize in taking concepts from sketch to production, with a strong focus on materials, ergonomics, and manufacturing feasibility. I collaborate with international brands and artisans to deliver functional, elegant, and durable products, combining hands-on woodworking and material-driven design with a global manufacturing network.

Antoine Loison

I'm Antoine Loison, a creative and pragmatic industrial designer with 15+ years of experience shaping furniture, consumer products, and crafted objects. I specialize in taking concepts from sketch to production, with a strong focus on materials, ergonomics, and manufacturing feasibility. I collaborate with international brands and artisans to deliver functional, elegant, and durable products, combining hands-on woodworking and material-driven design with a global manufacturing network.

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I’m Antoine Loison, a creative and pragmatic industrial designer with 15+ years of experience shaping furniture, consumer products, and crafted objects.

I specialize in taking concepts from sketch to production, with a strong focus on materials, ergonomics, and manufacturing feasibility. I collaborate with international brands and artisans to deliver functional, elegant, and durable products, combining hands-on woodworking and material-driven design with a global manufacturing network.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Design & Founder at Walk Studio
February 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and grew a purpose-driven design studio focused on innovative product development for startups and established brands. Led the design of wearables, healthtech, and consumer products; managed junior designers and freelance collaborators remotely; oversaw product strategy, concept development, 3D modeling, high-fidelity rendering, and prototyping. Collaborated with engineers and manufacturers across Europe and Asia. Delivered projects from idea to market across industries. Notable clients include Tefal, P&G, Decathlon, Life Pro. Highlights include an interactive mattress, a breastfeeding device, and packaging design innovation.
Senior Industrial Designer at Wiko
December 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Led design for Wiko’s range of accessories (wearables, audio, protective cases). Defined product briefs with marketing and product teams. Researched and sourced materials, including fabrics and TPU, in collaboration with Asian suppliers. Developed CMF strategy, 3D design, mock-ups, and factory-ready design assets. Designed user experiences and interface elements for smart accessories and connected products. Managed production follow-up with Asian manufacturing partners (remote and on-site). Also designed packaging and point-of-sale merchandising. Successfully brought over 100 products to market globally, including smartwatches, earbuds, and functional phone cases.
Set Designer at Générale Décors
September 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025
Designed stage and TV sets for major French broadcasters.
Designer – Interactive Furniture at ENSCI – Les Ateliers / Independent Designer
June 1, 2012 - September 16, 2025
Designed a modular furniture system connected to an app via Arduino. Exhibited at Futur en Seine, Lieu du Design, and Centquatre; Collaborated with CNRS and Université Pierre & Marie Curie.
Interior Designer at Various Clients
July 1, 2010 - September 16, 2025
Designed custom architectural elements and furniture for exhibition stands, events, and hospitality venues. Designed and published a series of objects made by local craftsmen.

Education

Advanced Master’s Degree Industrial Design at ENSCI – Les Ateliers Paris
September 6, 2010 - September 5, 2011
Bachelor’s Degree Object Design (DNAP) at EESAB
September 3, 2001 - July 7, 2006
French Baccalauréat – Economics & Social Sciences (SES) at Lycée Pablo Picasso
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Circular Design
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
UX Design
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Human-Centered Design
January 1, 2014 - September 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet