I was born in Versailles, France, a place filled with history, but from a young age, it wasn’t palaces or monuments that caught my attention, it was sports. I was always the kid who loved to run, jump, and compete, driven by a passion that eventually led me to track and field. Over the past 10 years, I’ve dedicated myself to the 400 and 800 meters, training hard and competing in national-level championships. Running has become a core part of who I am, teaching me discipline, resilience, and the thrill of pushing my limits.

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As I grew older, my fascination with the world of sports extended beyond just competing. I began to wonder about the gear athletes use, especially shoes. How do small design tweaks make a difference in performance? This curiosity led me to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering, where I learned the science behind human movement. During my internship at INSEP, France’s top training center for elite athletes, I was part of a research team studying the effects of carbon-plated running shoes on efficiency. It was here that I truly saw the power of design to impact performance.

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But while I love the technical side, for me, design is just as much about creativity as it is about function. That’s why I joined a Master’s program in Sports Product Design at Savoie Mont Blanc University, where I’m learning to bring ideas to life—from sketch to prototype. I get to merge science with creativity, always with the same goal in mind: how can I make this better for the athlete?

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I sketch shoes almost every day. It’s my way of experimenting, of playing with ideas and seeing where they can go. Whether it’s through pen and paper or in the workshop, I’m constantly thinking about how I can push boundaries and create something new.

 

My story isn’t just about studying or competing—it’s about a lifelong passion for sports and design. Whether I’m on the track or at the drawing board, I’m always searching for the next challenge, the next opportunity to innovate and improve.