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I have no formal Art education as I'm a high school drop out, everything I know I've learned by myself. I've been an artist since 1998 and have worked with many different mediums over the years: photography, video, interactive art, installation, sculpture. I've shown my work worldwide at galleries and museums.

It was never much of a conscious choice. I'm on the Autism Spectrum and always had difficulties expressing myself, thus Art was a natural path. I was driven by a strong desire to reach out and translate my own self to the world and fellow human beings.

It's important to me to create something that is both visually pleasing and functional. Perfection is also a visceral need of mine, I could never even fathom the idea of releasing a piece that is not of the best quality.

Excitement, from a new idea sprouting until its full completion. I strive on problem-solving and creating a new piece always come with a series of problems that need to be resolved. The creative journey, fixing issues, finding solutions, is what really gets me going. It's very rewarding in itself.

I think my Autism allows me to think differently and outside the box. I might also have made things more complicated but, overall, I consider it a strength, as I'm good at finding solutions.

I had to overcome a lot of challenges because of my Autism, the journey was not easy and often lonely. But since 2015 I've found people to support my vision, either as backers or business partners, I'm very thankful for them. Currently, my ultimate dream project is to design my own house in Japan.

Do not be afraid! If your ideas are truly innovative, people will eventually recognize them and support your projects. Think big, this is our duty as humans to advance our culture and technology.

Do not be pretentious and be open to people. I had no peers to help me in my various endeavors and I really wish I had people to ask for pieces of advice or support. Helping fellow creators is part of a fulfilling creative journey.

I'm trying to no longer be a workaholic and give myself time for personal improvements. In the mornings I work out, meditate and study Japanese, then work in the afternoons. I try to force myself to no longer work on weekends or until late in the evenings. It's a tough habit to lose, but giving yourself time is fundamental. I still feel guilty for not working nonstop sometimes, it's really a process.

I do not follow any trends at all. I do follow the works of artists I like. I also follow science advancements, that inspires me a lot. But SF books might be the most constant variable for inspiration.

When it's both visually pleasing and practical. If it doesn't improve your daily life in some way, then it failed as a good design.

When I'm fully satisfied with a prototype and that it no longer requires improvements. If a piece could still be made better in its current state, in the technological context of the time, then it's not ready. I thrive on perfection, I could not imagine ever releasing something that was not 100% ready.

My SpaceTime Coordinates projects, I was very much obsessed with the idea of illustrating time and the human life within the context of space. I've been working on the first prototypes back in 2014 and I was very surprised by the popularity of the first project that I launched on Kickstater in 2015. I had no idea it would resonate with so many people then. I'm glad I found business partners who believe in my projects and with whom I have created a company together in 2017, to allow me to focus exclusively on exploring new ideas.

I admire the visionary mind of Elon Musk, it's inspiring to see someone trying to really make a difference and make us dream of a better future. It's a shame that most companies are more focused on profit than true innovation. I hope more people are going to follow his influence, and create for the sake of progress not wealth.And I like that he's not afraid of getting involved in so many different industries, I can really relate to that, as I never quite understood why one should remain stuck within one industry, one category, one skillset, one life... I hope someday I'll be able to make a project as grand as any of his and inspire humanity as he does. Reaching for something more and not remain in a comfort zone is so crucial for the evolution of our species.

I'm a foreigner at heart! I never felt like I belonged anywhere, especially not in France, my home country. It's probably because of my Autism and its itinerant exclusion. Because of that, I've learned to feel at ease when excluded.I'm the most comfortable when I'm in the most alien context. I am driven by challenges as, I suppose, my whole life has been a continuity of them. That's why I enjoy always trying to create with a new medium, trying to pierce a new industry. My choice of moving to Japan is fueled by this idea, daily life can become quite challenging when you hardly speak the language, and I like to have to start over every time I move to a new country or city. I would hate for my life to be the boring continuation of the same variables since birth. I want to learn and experience as much as I can while I'm alive.

Quality and innovation are our main focuses. I ask for all my business partners to be committed to quality as much I am. Strangely enough (to me anyway) it is not easy to find people who share the same value of quality as I do, and it really always surprises me. I can never fathom how people are ok with not doing their best. We aim for the best, as anyone should.

I support the work of artists and craftsmen. I try to provide the knowledge I have accumulated to anyone reaching out to me for advice and help them with their projects. When you finally make it, it's primordial to give back and help in any way possible.

I had the opportunity to meet inspiring and strong creative women, with whom I'm still in touch with. And having a project recognized by peers is quite the positive experience! It's a morale boost for sure, and make me think I indeed did my best.

I have no formal Art education as I'm a high school drop out, everything I know I've learned by myself. I've been an artist since 1998 and have worked with many different mediums over the years: photography, video, interactive art, installation, sculpture.

It was never much of a conscious choice. I'm on the Autism Spectrum and always had difficulties expressing myself, thus Art was a natural path. I was driven by a strong desire to reach out and translate my own self to the world and fellow human beings.

I mainly design unique and customized product. I love the idea to create a unique variation from a singular concept.

Do not be afraid! If your ideas are truly innovative, people will eventually recognize them and support your projects. Think big, this is our duty as humans to advance our culture and technology.

The ability to recognize and acknowledge mistakes or imperfections, and the willingness to always improve.

When it's both visually pleasing and practical. If it doesn't improve your daily life in some way, then it failed as a good design.

My SpaceTime Coordinates projects, I was very much obsessed with the idea of illustrating time and the human life within the context of space. I've been working on the first prototypes back in 2014 and I was very surprised by the popularity of the first project that I launched on Kickstater in 2015. I had no idea it would resonate with so many people then.

I found business partners who believe in my projects and with whom I have created a company together in 2017, to allow me to focus exclusively on exploring new ideas.