Inspired by nature, cultures and people.
Viviane Foutrel, French born creative consultant and designer currently based in Barcelona, Spain. I am specializing in creative direction,design and strategy.
I use a transdisciplinary approach to create and expand local & international brands.
Over the past ten years, I have gained a wealth of experience as a designer and in the commercial sector. I have worked with clients in luxury fashion, hospitality, and sustainability while living in several countries including France, Australia, India, Guatemala, Colombia, and Spain.
I have also had the opportunity to co-design on the field with remote communities in India, Guatemala, and Colombia.
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Experience
2022 / Current - Freelance Creative director & strategic consultant
2021 / 2022 Reforestum (Spain/France) Corporate Climate Solutions Manager
Spanish, UK & French clients including: Balenciaga, Kiehl’s, Galeries Lafayette, Mirakl, Adidas Padel
2019 / 2021 Hosco (Spain) Strategic Account Management
International clients including: 5* & 4* hotels, F&B groups (Experimental Group, Moma, Corbin & Kings, Zuma), prestige schools such as Les Cordons Bleus, Vatel.
2017 / 2018 Makua Jewelry (Colombia) Sales director & external creative consultant (designer and field product development)
Latam, USA, Europe, APAC clients including: Accompany, Musée du Quai Branly, Boho Hunter
2017 Graphic Designer, Mesæstandar (Colombia)
2016 Graphic Designer, Workaholic People (Guatemala)
2014 Graphic Designer, Border and Fall (India)
2013 Graphic Designer, Krafthaus (Australia)
Studies
2011 - 2016
L'École de design Nantes Atlantique (France/India)
Masters degree in transcultural design - India Campus, New Delhi
Courses: Social innovation, sustainability, design thinking, social impact project management, field research
Thesis: « Empowerment of women through traditional textiles in rural areas of India. » Field research in Kutch desert, Gujarat (India) with different communities, NGO, Self-help groups.
Bachelor's degree, Interaction design, Nantes (France)
Courses: Graphic design, Service design, UX/UI, Design Thinking, Basic Programming, Social Innovation, Data visualization
A blurry picture of Lucho & Sol, my furry assistants