I'm a multidisciplinary designer with experience in product, materials and brand image design. I excel in storytelling and can detail a process that combines conceptualisation, innovation and strong narrative.

Etienne Thevenet

I'm a multidisciplinary designer with experience in product, materials and brand image design. I excel in storytelling and can detail a process that combines conceptualisation, innovation and strong narrative.

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer with experience in product, materials and brand image design. I excel in storytelling and can detail a process that combines conceptualisation, innovation and strong narrative.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Finnish
Beginner

Work Experience

Co-curator at ARTEFAKTI 23 - EXHIBITION
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Co-creator & co-curator of ARTEFAKTI 23 exhibition in Helsinki.
Material Developer at SUOMINEN - CLIENT PROJECT
January 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Material development for client project in Espoo.
Designer at RECIPE DESIGN STUDIO
March 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Selection and coordination of the graduation projects for the Contemporary Design master’s exhibition as part of Helsinki Design Week. Developed new techniques for transforming PLA-based nonwovens into three-dimensional products. Proposed a low-tech internet model through the design of local servers powered by solar energy.
Shop Assistant at AALTO UNIVERSITY SHOP
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Responsible for customer reception and experience, and for the sale of design objects.
Designer (Freelance) at FREELANCE DESIGN
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Designer installation in public spaces. Clients including Pfizer and Stockmann.
Researcher at AALTO UNIVERSITY
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Historical research and technical developments in glass within the Fashion, Material and Cultural History research group.
Teaching Assistant at AALTO UNIVERSITY
September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Course “Materials & Living Systems”.

Education

Master of Arts at Aalto University
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) at UAL Central Saint Martins - London, UK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

MullenLowe NOVA design award, Shortlist
January 1, 2020 - January 16, 2026
1 year research grant – Tekniikan Edistämissäätiö (Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail