Rising Tide: The New Generation of Designers Making Their Mark
Monday 8 September —
11:00
- 11:45
The Talks — Hall 6
Description
Who Are the Emerging Talents in Design?
Freshly graduated or self-taught, they are curious, committed, and move fluidly between digital tools and authentic materials—refusing to compromise between creativity and environmental responsibility.
How is this new generation of designers taking shape? How do they captivate and surprise us? What challenges do they face?
A closer look at the creatives who are redefining the design codes of tomorrow.
Participants
Theophile de BascherSculptor and designer
Marlène HuissoudDesigner and Artist
David GiroireCo-founder and Artistic Director - Theoreme Editions
Emmanuel TiblouxDirector - École des arts décoratifs – PSL
Laetitia NalletJournaliste
Theophile de Bascher
Sculptor and designer
Théophile de Bascher, a 2023 graduate of ENSAD in Paris, centers his practice on working with stone, wood, and ceramics. His focus lies in the manual shaping of materials, the learning of gestures, and the versatility inherent to the sculptor’s craft. He adapts his drawing to the volume of raw materials, merging design with sculpture. The rigorous apprenticeship of these various techniques places the emphasis in his work on reviving a more mindful and sustainable form of production—one that reconnects us with the objects of our daily lives.
Marlène Huissoud
Designer and Artist
Marlène Huissoud grew up in the French Alps, surrounded by nature and raised by beekeeper parents who instilled in her a deep appreciation for insects. After studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Lyon and then at Central Saint Martins in London, the young designer chose to explore the creative potential of insects and their byproducts—focusing her research on two in particular: the bee, which produces an extraordinary biodegradable natural resin called propolis, and the silkworm, whose cocoon offers rich design possibilities. Her work questions our impact on the planet and the insect world. She strongly believes in the power of concept and the importance of the creative process. Pedagogy and responsibility are at the heart of her approach, as she consciously crafts sculptural and functional pieces from natural resources—challenging the role of Design and Art in today’s society and their modes of consumption. In 2024, she received the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris for her commitment and career. She was a finalist for the Liliane Bettencourt Prize for the Intelligence of the Hand in both 2022 and 2023. In 2020, she won the Wood Awards for her beehive installation Beehave, created for the Science Museum in London. Listed in the Top 70 design stars by the UK Design Council, she was named Artist of the Year in 2018 for her experimental work by the AI Global Excellence Award. She also received the AI Business Excellence Award – Most Innovative Design Studio London in 2018, was nominated by the Arts Foundation UK for the Material Innovation Award in 2016, won the Make Me! Design Prize in 2015, and was a finalist at the Design Parade in Villa Noailles that same year.
David Giroire
Co-founder and Artistic Director - Theoreme Editions
David Giroire is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Theoreme Editions, a French maison d’édition dedicated to objects and furniture. Since 2019, David has engaged with artists and designers through conversation, intuition, and mutual understanding. The works he selects are shaped by these encounters, each chosen for its clarity of intention and visual strength. Theoreme Editions defines itself through a precise curatorial vision, where each piece stands as both functional and poetic. The gallery is based in the Jardin du Palais Royal in Paris and takes part in several design fairs, including PAD, The Salon Art + Design, and Design Miami in Miami. Since 2020, David has curated contemporary art exhibitions in dialogue with the Theoreme Editions collection. He is also known for his work as a communications specialist within the design industry in Paris, where he has promoted the work of designers and architects across various media.
Emmanuel Tibloux
Director - École des arts décoratifs – PSL
Director of the École des arts décoratifs – PSL since 2018, Emmanuel Tibloux was Director of the French Institute in Bilbao, the Art and Design Schools of Valence, Saint-Etienne and Lyon. He was also the president of the National Association of Higher Schools of Art (ANdEA) from 2009 to 2017.
Laetitia Nallet
Journaliste
Laetitia Nallet is radio and TV journalist who specializes in themes related to the home. She presented the “Côté Maison” show on France 3 for 15 years, as well as features on France 5 and France 2. On RTL, she created and presented “Maison, jardin, cuisine” (Home, garden, kitchen) for 12 years. This show attracted 2 million listeners. She has worked with many women’s magazines, and you can read her sage opinions in Art & Décoration. Today, she has created her company, Laetitia Nallet Production, which produces lifestyle magazines and podcasts and hosts conferences. She also works regularly for BFM PARIS IDF and RMC.