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Hi, i’m Nicolas

I’m a hands-on design leader and product designer with 10+ years of experience crafting user-centric, impactful & simple designs
I work end-to-end, from framing problems to designing and shipping solutions, while helping teams stay aligned with user needs and business goals.
Here’s a selection of work, showcasing how i lead design teams to deliver measurable impact and drive business success
2022 → today
chance is a startup dedicated to promoting equal opportunity in the workplace. we connect professionals with coaches, provide a supportive community through innovative tools, and a recruitment platform that opens doors.

As Head of Design, I lead the design function, mentor the team, and shape a strategy that drives this impact.
I am currently working as a
head of design at
organizing & streamlining design for impact
case study
zero to one: building a community platform from the ground up
Design Principles: Building a Purpose-Driven Design Function at Chance
2017 → 2022
from product designer to
head of design at
make.org is a civic tech platform empowering citizens to shape society by voicing opinions and driving solutions on pressing social issues.

as the first designer at make.org, i played a key role in building and evolving the design team to support the company’s rapid growth. i led efforts to create engaging, user-friendly experiences that made large-scale civic participation accessible, ensuring that our platform invited users from all backgrounds to actively contribute to societal change.
How we design at make.org
case study
Redesigning make.org home page for clarity & impact
case study
Redesigning the consultation page to improve engagement
2012 → 2017
lead ux/ui designer at
case study
Building the Foundation for Digital Growth: The Figaro App Redesign
case study
from print to interactive tv: bringing figaro live to life
more to come soon
le figaro is one of france’s leading media companies. as a digital pioneer, le figaro has expanded its presence across multimedia platforms, delivering trusted news and engaging content 18 millions unique visitors each month.

as lead product designer, I was in charge of the Figaro mobile & tablet app, and worked on an interactive streaming news platform.
meanwhile, here's a
selection of my favorite
design quotes
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
Steve Jobs
“Good design is as little design as possible.”
Dieter Rams
“Design is the silent ambassador of your brand.”
Paul Rand
“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.”
Henry Ford
“People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.”
Simon Sinek
“Your brand isn't what YOU say it is. It's what THEY say it is.”
Marty Neumeier
here's a
selection of things i love and recommend
▶️ friends, over & over again. but also the morning show, beef, suits or the big bang theory
I purchased a Fujifilm XT-20 camera a few years ago and still use it as i travel to capture memories
🎧 Pop music: most of the time, you'll find me listening to Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish or Dua Lipa
⏰ Optimizing my time and getting things done. I wrote an article about it on Medium a while ago
reading books to become a better manager and leader. personal favorites would be the making of a manager by Julie Zhuo and Radical Candor by Kim Scott.
kinfolk magazine for their minimalist aesthetics & the quality of their articles.
never too small a Youtube channel turned magazine about interior design for small spaces