Hortense Desodt
About Hortense Desodt
Hortense Desodt is a Product Design Manager currently working at Front in Paris, France. With a background in industrial design and extensive experience in leading creative teams, she focuses on designing user-centered solutions that enhance user experiences.
Current Role at Front
Hortense Desodt serves as a Product Design Manager at Front, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Paris, Île-de-France, she focuses on creating innovative design solutions that prioritize the user's voice. Her role involves leading creative teams and ensuring that team members feel valued and empowered. Desodt collaborates closely with various teams and clients to deliver cohesive user experiences, emphasizing a human-centered approach in her design processes.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Before joining Front, Hortense Desodt worked as a Design Director at IDEO from 2013 to 2021. During her eight years in the San Francisco Bay Area, she led design initiatives that aimed to enhance user experiences. Her tenure at IDEO allowed her to develop a strong foundation in innovative design practices and foster collaborative environments within her teams.
Internship Experience at Groupe SEB and La Redoute
Hortense Desodt began her career with internships that provided valuable industry experience. She worked as a Product Design Intern at Groupe SEB for six months in 2011, based in Rumilly, France. Additionally, she completed a one-month internship at La Redoute in 2009 in Nord - Pas-De-Calais, France. These early roles contributed to her understanding of product design and development.
Education and Academic Background
Hortense Desodt has a solid educational background in design. She studied at Lycée Marguerite de Flandre in Gondecourt, where she achieved her Baccalauréat in Scientifique from 2005 to 2008. She then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Product Design at Institut Supérieur de Design from 2008 to 2011. Following that, she obtained a Master's degree in Industrial Design & Management, Product & Services from DSK ISD International School of Design, completing her studies in 2013.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Hortense Desodt is passionate about the interplay between humans, products, and their environments. She focuses on fostering human-centered design processes that enhance the user experience. Her commitment to collaboration with organizations reflects her belief in the importance of understanding user needs and developing solutions that positively impact their lives.