From Concept to Cosmos
Designing for and with space actors has strengthened my design expertise and confidence. From creative facilitation to strategic thinking and film production, this is the journey of a designer at the European Space Agency.
10/2023 - 09/2025
A mix of individual, group projects and personal initiatives
with leaders and decision makers
Co-design with space actors
with scientists
Use creative facilitation methods and participatory approach with participants initially unfamiliar with such processes
Learn UX/UI design
Design, test and improve wireframe prototypes to provide a unique user experience whilst respecting ESA's branding guidelines
Develop soft skills
be autonomous and train confidence
take initiative and demonstrate leadership
understand and execute strategic direction
Produce a documentary
Follow the technical team during building and testing activities
I even got to help assembling the satellite!
Plan and conduct filming activities; a mix of interviews, b-roll footage and recording of design, assembly and certification tests
Use interactive presentation approach to engage a 300-person audience
Teach design thinking at ESA
Talk about design thinking at public events (I was the only designer at ESA)
