Unexpected Gifts. What is an iconic object, and how can we identify it? How and why does it become a best-seller? To delve into the mystery of these truly unique products, here's an encounter with design specialists who add their perspective and enlighten us with their respective experiences on the inner workings of creative design.
Marc BerthierDesigner
Boris BraultCEO, Lexon
Guillaume DelvigneDesigner
Olivier WachéJournalist
Designer
CEO, Lexon
Designer
Guillaume Delvigne studied at the Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique and the Politecnico di Milano. Graduated in 2002, he starts along-side famous designers such as George J. Sowden, the RADI Designers or Marc Newson between Milan and Paris. In parallel, he quickly starts to work for himself with emerging design partners. In 2011 he opens his own studio, inaugurates his first personal exhibition at the ToolsGalerie and receives the Grand Prize of the creation of the city of Paris. He now leads projects for big companies such as Hermès, Givenchy, Habitat, Cristal de Sèvres or Tefal just as young editors like La Chance, Hartô or ENOStudio.
Journalist
A professional journalist for over 20 years, Olivier Waché specializes in the worlds of home, decor, design, and lifestyle. Working independently over the past decade, he collaborates with many magazines: Ideat, The Good Life, Le Journal de la Maison, Maison Créative, Résidences Décoration, Femme Actuelle… and more. A keen observer of evolutions in living conditions, he worked with le French Design by VIA on the composition of two books as part of the Domovision collection. In 2014, he founded WOC, a writing firm, which provides high-value content and advice to professionals: public relations firms, brands, fine craftspeople, and architects.