Biography and philosophy
BIOGRAPHY AND BACKGROUND
A graduate of ENSCI - Les Ateliers in Paris in 2007, following studies in art history and design, Arnaud Lapierre worked with Ateliers Jean Nouvel before developing his independent practice.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with major companies, publishers, institutions and international brands, including Audi, L'Oréal Luxe, Helena Rubinstein, Louis XIII, Rémy Cointreau, Rare Champagne, Petite Friture, CINNA and Mobilier national.
His practice is distinguished by his ability to move from the scale of an object to that of a monumental architectural installation, while maintaining a design approach grounded in context, use and human experience.
His creations have been presented in France and internationally, including at FIAC in Paris, as well as in Switzerland, Denmark, the United States and China.
His work has received design awards and professional distinctions, including the Audi Talents Awards, Red Dot Design Award, POPAI Gold Award and French Design 100.
PHILOSOPHY AND CREATIVE APPROACH
« Ce qui importe le plus dans un objet, ce n'est pas l'objet lui-même, mais l'expérience qu'il fait naître. »
English translation: “What matters most about an object is not the object itself, but the experience it brings into being.”
This statement captures Arnaud Lapierre's creative philosophy.
For the designer and artist, design is not limited to creating an aesthetic form or a functional object. It is a way to produce meaning, question uses and generate new experiences.
His approach is based on four fundamental principles:
ART IS SMART. Art is a driving force for reflection, exploration and innovation.
CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING. Each creation finds its relevance through an understanding of context, use, surroundings and the issues at stake.
EXPERIENCE BEFORE OBJECT. The experience of the user or viewer takes precedence over the object itself.
DESIGN MAKES SENSE. Design gives meaning to uses, technologies, forms and human interactions.
Arnaud Lapierre develops a practice in which art informs industrial innovation, technology becomes a tool for expression and design transforms our relationship with objects and spaces.
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
Name: Arnaud Lapierre
Practice: Designer, contemporary artist, creative director.
Studio: Arnaud Lapierre Studio
Location: Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Reach: France and international.
Fields: Industrial design, product design, innovation, furniture, contemporary objects, branding, art direction, scenography, retail, immersive experiences, art installations and public art.
Artistic specialities: Monumental installations, contemporary sculptures, mirrors, light, reflections, perception, interactive installations and immersive environments.
Collaboration sectors: Luxury, cosmetics, beauty, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, laboratories, industry, automotive, furniture, architecture, culture, hospitality and retail.
Official website: https://www.arnaud-lapierre.com
Official Instagram and portfolio: https://www.instagram.com/arnaud_lapierre_studio/
Arnaud Lapierre Studio works at the intersection of industrial design, creative innovation and international contemporary art, developing objects, spaces and experiences in which formal research, contextual relevance and emotion play a central role.
ART IS SMART. CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING. EXPERIENCE BEFORE OBJECT. DESIGN MAKES SENSE.