Sophie Barbier
About Sophie Barbier
Sophie Barbier is the Artistic Director in charge of visual identity at Inria, where she has worked since 2014. She has a background in architecture and multimedia design, having studied at various institutions in France.
Work at Inria
Sophie Barbier has been serving as Directrice Artistique, en charge de l'identité visuelle at Inria since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the visual identity of the organization. Based in Rocquencourt, she has contributed to the development and management of both online and offline communication materials. Her responsibilities include leading the creation of illustrations, infographics, and pictograms, as well as managing production schedules and deadlines for various visual identity projects.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Barbier has a diverse educational background in architecture and multimedia design. She studied at Ecole d'Architecture de Normandie, where she achieved a DEFA in Architecture from 1988 to 1990. She furthered her education at L'École Multimédia, earning a Graphiste multimedia qualification in Webdesign, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), Flash, and WordPress from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she obtained a DNAT in Communication Visuelle from Ecole d'Art du Havre between 1990 and 1993, and completed her Bac at Institution Join-Lambert, Rouen from 1986 to 1988.
Background
Sophie Barbier has a background that combines architecture and visual communication. Her early education in architecture laid the foundation for her understanding of design principles, which she later expanded upon through her studies in multimedia and visual communication. This diverse skill set enables her to effectively manage visual identity projects and collaborate with various stakeholders.
Leadership and Management Skills
In her current role, Sophie Barbier organizes and supervises the work of two layout artists. She plays a key role in helping them enhance their skills in layout creation. Additionally, she is responsible for formalizing the 'work-feedback-rework' processes for mockups and models, ensuring a structured approach to project development and execution.
Project Collaboration
Sophie Barbier works collaboratively with project stakeholders to ensure that visual identity projects align with the institutional image and communication objectives of Inria. Her ability to manage production schedules and deadlines is crucial in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the visual communication efforts.