Student Show
  • Gallery
  • About
  • Sign Up & Showcase Your Work
  • Login

François Hurtaud

Designer
Francois Hurtaud Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR of China
https://francoishurtaud.com
Follow on Behance Following Unfollow

Student Status

Graduate-level

Focus

Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering

Featured In

Profile

I am a designer from France currently based in Hong Kong.
I have begun my designing career in 2010 as a freelance and studio designer after graduating from my Masters Degree in Advanced Studies in Cross-cultural Design at Shanghai University and a Bachelor in Industrial Design at L’Ecole de Design de Nantes in F… Read More
I am a designer from France currently based in Hong Kong.
I have begun my designing career in 2010 as a freelance and studio designer after graduating from my Masters Degree in Advanced Studies in Cross-cultural Design at Shanghai University and a Bachelor in Industrial Design at L’Ecole de Design de Nantes in France. Prior to joining Tektos, a Hong-Kong based lifestyle and technology accessories company, I have worked with Michael Young (Hong Kong), Alan Chan (Hong Kong) and Perennia (Montreal).
Since my childhood, I have always had the passion for art, science and technology; passions that I have cultivated and improved through formal educations and apprenticeship. Read Less

Philosophy

I have had the chance to work in different countries, agencies and companies, exploring multitude aspects of designs.
Through my experiences, I have learned about design thinking, how a solid methodology can lead to tangible concepts, and focusing on solving user needs. In Montreal, I discovered that the power of… Read More
I have had the chance to work in different countries, agencies and companies, exploring multitude aspects of designs.
Through my experiences, I have learned about design thinking, how a solid methodology can lead to tangible concepts, and focusing on solving user needs. In Montreal, I discovered that the power of social and sustainable design, an approach that since then remains constantly at the back of my mind when creating. In Shanghai, I became aware that design is tied up with one’s cultural aspiration and education. In Hong Kong, I was exposed to luxury design as a domain where the boundaries between form versus function and necessity versus desirability get blur. I learned in Shenzhen about the reality of the product making industry and the difficulties of manufacturing. I now think of design as an equation, trying to find creative solutions to balance between functionality & aesthetics, sustainability & profitability, viability & legitimacy. Read Less

Methodology

Throughout my studies, I have been working on various fields such as graphic design, space design, packaging, sustainable design, furniture, high-tech and car design.
Along the design process, I use different tools such as: Brainstorming, Market analysis, Sketchbook, Photorealistic 3D rendering, Brand value & comp… Read More
Throughout my studies, I have been working on various fields such as graphic design, space design, packaging, sustainable design, furniture, high-tech and car design.
Along the design process, I use different tools such as: Brainstorming, Market analysis, Sketchbook, Photorealistic 3D rendering, Brand value & company identity, Color, material and technology trend, Technical feasability, Life scenario, Ergonomic research and so forth. Read Less
Project Views
89908
Appreciations
5514
Followers
2126
Following
99
Member Since: Mar 21, 2011
  • Yootensel
    by François Hurtaud
    388
    4102
    Industrial Design, Product Design
  • Air Comfort
    by François Hurtaud
    429
    7482
    Industrial Design, Engineering, Product Design
  • Elemental Series II
    by François Hurtaud
    56
    680
    Industrial Design, Fashion, Jewelry Design
  • The Mendel Project // Orchid Series
    by François Hurtaud
    89
    875
    Furniture Design, Art Direction, Product Design
  • MYKU - Unique semi-precious stones timepieces
    by François Hurtaud
    134
    1531
    Fashion, Jewelry Design, Product Design
  • Cably
    by François Hurtaud
    1010
    10287
    Product Design
  • Duodio, Audio Travel Kit
    by François Hurtaud
    579
    5707
    Industrial Design, Product Design
  • Hibu
    by François Hurtaud
    437
    6756
    Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design
  • Qimini™ Car - Wireless Charger
    by François Hurtaud
    187
    5356
    Industrial Design, Engineering, Product Design
  • Trois Petits Tours
    by François Hurtaud
    444
    5209
    Industrial Design, Product Design
  • Qimini™ Pocket - Wireless Charger
    by François Hurtaud
    75
    2077
    Industrial Design
  • Barium
    by François Hurtaud
    66
    939
    Industrial Design, Engineering, Product Design
Student Show
  • Contact Us
  • Help & FAQ