Sep 2017 – Nov 2017 · 2 mos · Annecy

• Lecturer in UE2 semester for the course "Volume, lines and Graphics".
• The main goal of this class was to give sensitivity to industrial design, design language and brand identity to students, through case studies taken from my own experience in sport related industry.
• Objective of the Bachelor is to educate new Brand / product manager, with profiles that better match to the expectations of the sport industry.

Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 2 mos · Grenoble Area, France

• www.kairnstudio.com
• Kairn Studio is an industrial design agency, located in the heart of the French Alps. We specialize in designing dynamic and attractive products.
• We help small and big companies to innovate and pop up in existing or new markets.
• Kairn work with 30+ clients in Europe, Asia and North America.

Nov 2015 – Feb 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Région de Grenoble, France

• Independant design consultancy located in the heart of the Alps, to push the boundaries of industrial innovation, in product design and sporting goods industry. Worldwide mobility.
• Clients : Somfy, Amer Sport Group, Kiska, Decathlon, Crosscall,...
• Creative tools :
• >workshop coordination
• >IoT / Sport & connected devices ideation
• >user and brand analysis
• >trends hunting & materials monitoring
• >conceptualization & storytelling
• >creative direction
• >Ui/Ux research
• >3D modeling & visual communication
• www.pierrefrancoz.com

Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Région de Barcelone, Espagne

• Design agency focused on bicycle and sporting goods industry.
• Work with design engineering team for various clients in whole Europe such as : Mondraker, Unno, Orbea, Orange, Nukeproof, Intense, Stevens, Bergamont.
• Trend monitoring
• Ideation
• Market positioning
• 3D modelling
• Visual communication/digital imaging
• Graphic identity

Sep 2013 – Nov 2013 · 2 mos · Morgan hill, CA

• Designing and riding bikes in the temple of innovation in bicyle industry.
• Design concept & development of the Specialized Power Saddle.
• Formalization of the SWAT door, a smart integrated multitool to enhance MTBikers experience.

Mar 2013 – Aug 2013 · 5 mos · Salzburg, österreich

• Industrial design projects for Rika, Mennekes, Zeiss, Bosch, Salewa.
• Mennekes Wallbox awarded by IF Design Awards 2014.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 · 0 mo

• Graphic design for a new cyclo cross bike "Warthog", for the Paris-based company, GIR'S.

Jul 2012 – Sep 2012 · 2 mos · Greater Lyon Area

• Projects : sporting goods, furniture, leisure goods with engineering support.

Sep 2011 – Feb 2012 · 5 mos · Greater Lyon Area

• Designing small appliances, from ideation to CAD development prototyping, for the global leader : Groupe Seb.

Jul 2011 – Aug 2011 · 1 mo · Fribourg, Switzerland

• Frame and accessories projects.

Jun 2009 – Jul 2009 · 1 mo

Nov 2003 – Nov 2003 · 0 mo

• Discover internship - footwear design.