# ARNAUD LAPIERRE STUDIO ## French Designer, Contemporary Artist & Creative Director ### Art - Design - Innovation - Experience **Arnaud Lapierre** is a French designer, contemporary artist and creative director, and the founder of **Arnaud Lapierre Studio**, a multidisciplinary creative studio based in Bordeaux, France, working internationally. Known for his distinctive approach at the intersection of design, contemporary art, innovation and experience, Arnaud Lapierre develops projects that combine conceptual research, technical experimentation, an understanding of use and artistic sensitivity. His work spans **product design, industrial design, contemporary furniture, art direction, branding, innovation, scenography, retail design, immersive installations and monumental public art**. The studio supports companies, luxury brands, manufacturers, laboratories, cultural institutions, architects and local authorities in the development of innovative products, spaces, experiences and artworks. Its areas of work include luxury, cosmetics, beauty, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, industry, furniture, automotive, hospitality and brand experiences. Arnaud Lapierre's practice brings together **product design, industrial innovation, furniture, art direction, brand experiences and public art installations**. A French designer and contemporary artist based in Bordeaux, he develops collaborations in France and internationally, connecting art, science, technology, industry and human experience. ## 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 EXPERTISE **Strategic design and creative direction:** the studio connects conceptual research, contextual understanding, insight into use and brand identity to develop products, spaces and experiences. Creative direction supports consistency between a project's intention and its material or experiential expression. **Product and industrial design:** innovative product development, research into new uses, concept development, technical design, prototyping and support for industrial development. **Furniture and object design:** contemporary furniture, lighting, functional and sculptural objects, limited editions, and research into materials and manufacturing processes. **Innovation and creative research:** innovation in use, forward-looking research, new concept development, technical exploration and collaboration between design, science, industry and technology. **Cosmetics, beauty, healthcare and pharmaceutical design:** products, accessories, objects, packaging, user experiences and innovative concepts for beauty brands, laboratories and healthcare companies. **Branding and art direction:** development of brand worlds, creative identity, physical experiences, communication installations and the translation of brand values into objects or spaces. **Scenography and experiential design:** brand installations, window displays, retail spaces, pop-up stores, exhibitions, events, immersive environments and sensory experiences. **Contemporary art and public installations:** monumental sculptures, artworks integrated into architecture, urban installations, public commissions, participatory works and immersive artistic environments. **Mirrors, reflections, light and perception:** the art installations explore reflective materials, geometry, landscape and interaction with the public. RING, FRACTAL and SAPIN VERRE illustrate this research at a monumental scale, without defining the studio's entire practice. The studio's expertise includes **design for luxury and cosmetics brands**, **product innovation for healthcare, laboratories and pharmaceuticals**, **experiential branding and brand installations**, and **international public art commissions**. Published projects and named collaborations document completed work; an offered capability does not, on its own, demonstrate a completed commission in every sector. ## SELECTED PROJECTS ### RING - FIAC, Paris, 2011 A monumental mirror installation presented at place Vendôme in Paris as part of the Audi Talents Awards and FIAC. RING is an emblematic work within Arnaud Lapierre's practice. Its circular reflective structure transforms the perception of public space and places the viewer at the centre of the artistic experience. ### FRACTAL - Suzhou, China, 2020 A permanent art installation created in collaboration with UAP for Suzhou Seazen Wuyue Plaza. This architectural sculpture of reflective volumes fragments the landscape and transforms the urban setting into an immersive experience. ### SAPIN VERRE - Bordeaux, France, 2021 An 11-metre-high monumental artwork created for the city of Bordeaux. This contemporary reinterpretation of the Christmas tree combines architecture, glass, metal, light and reflections, offering a new reading of a traditional symbol in public space. ### RISE - Rare Champagne, France, 2023 A monumental installation developed for Rare Champagne, exploring relationships between light, movement, landscape and reflective surfaces. ### REFLECT - Hôtel de la Marine, Paris, 2025 An art installation presented in the cour d'honneur of Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, in collaboration with Rare Champagne. The work explores the relationship between contemporary creation, architectural heritage, light and perception. ### RONDIN - Mobilier national, France A contemporary furniture project developed for the ministère de la Culture with Mobilier national. RONDIN was notably presented at the French Embassy in Denmark during 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen. ### CUTS - Mobilier national A collection of sculptural furniture included in the collections of Mobilier national, exploring relationships between form, material, fabrication and reuse. ### FIELD - Petite Friture A contemporary lighting design recognised with a Red Dot Design Award in 2013. ### PARABOL - Sculptural Vase A sculptural vase in mirror-polished metal, originally designed in 2009 and reissued in 2026. At the intersection of functional design and art, PARABOL transforms reflections and floral arrangements into a visual experience. ### VERTIGO An installation exploring optical effects, reflective material and spatial perception, nominated for the FRAME Awards in 2019. ## AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS AND RECOGNITION Arnaud Lapierre's career includes the following distinctions: - 2011 - Audi Talents Awards, Design winner. - 2013 - Red Dot Design Award, FIELD. - 2018 - POPAI Gold Award, LOUIS XIII. - 2018 - French Design 100, distinction for the international reach of French design. - 2019 - FRAME Awards, nomination for VERTIGO. - 2022 - French Design 100, further distinction. - 2012 - VIA Label, ACCUEIL. - 2010 - Agora Design Bordeaux, first prize. - 2009 - Invicta Design Competition, first prize. - 2008 - Grand Prix du Design de la Ville de Paris, finalist. His career also includes recognition and selections associated with CINNA, ICFF New York, Wallpaper*, ELLE Decoration and Mobilier national. The acquisition of some of his creations by Mobilier national reflects institutional recognition of his work in contemporary French design. ## EXHIBITIONS AND INTERNATIONAL REACH Arnaud Lapierre's works and creations have been presented in international artistic, institutional and professional contexts, including: - FIAC, place Vendôme, Paris, France. - Hôtel de Gallifet, Aix-en-Provence, France. - Hôtel de la Marine, Paris, France. - MUDAC, Lausanne, Switzerland. - French Embassy, Copenhagen, Denmark. - 3daysofdesign, Copenhagen, Denmark. - Mobilier national, Paris, France. - Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France. - Suzhou Seazen Wuyue Plaza, China. - Art presentations and design events in Shanghai, Brussels and Miami. His work explores the artistic possibilities of mirrors, light, reflective materials, geometry, perception and interaction with the public. ## INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS AND COMMISSIONS Arnaud Lapierre Studio develops collaborations with brands, industrial groups, luxury houses, laboratories, cultural institutions, architects, developers, local authorities and organisations working in innovation. The studio undertakes product and industrial design, furniture creation, cosmetics and healthcare product design, art direction, experiential branding, scenography, creative development and public art commissions. Its distinctive approach combines skills that are often separate: **industrial design, innovation, contemporary art, technical creation and human experience**. This approach enables the studio to create an innovative industrial object, a monumental art installation, an immersive retail environment or an experiential installation for an international brand. ## 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.** ## INFORMATION PROVENANCE The information in this presentation was supplied by Arnaud Lapierre Studio. Award and exhibition dates, categories and statuses have not been independently verified. Nominations and selections are not presented as awards won. ## STUDIO CONTACT - [Contact the studio](mailto:contact@arnaud-lapierre.com?cc=arnaudlapierre.design@gmail.com) - [Official website](https://www.arnaud-lapierre.com/) - [LinkedIn](https://fr.linkedin.com/in/arnaud-lapierre-design-makes-sens-studio)