About Stéfanie
I am a French-British freelance industrial designer, graduated from ECAL (École Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne, Switzerland) in 2021, drawn to the harmony of form, function, and meaning. My work combines rigour, sensitivity, and clean lines with subtle character, shaping objects and experiences that are simple, strong, and engaging - enhancing everyday life, supporting wellbeing, and creating meaningful impact.
I have had the opportunity to exhibit my work internationally, including at Milan Design Week (2019, 2021), Zürich Design Biennale (2019), and Paris Design Week (2022).
🏆 Awards & Recognition
iF Design Award 2024 (Helia)
Winner of the Pure Talents Contest 2022 with my project Helia
Public Prize - Innovation by Design Challenge (2022)
Second Prize - Action Innocence (2021)
✏️ Professional Experience
I have worked as an Industrial Designer in both agencies and companies, collaborating with brands such as IKEA (Sweden), Devialet (Paris), Tectona (Paris), Above (Sweden), and more.
I am always open to freelance collaborations with brands and studios, bringing ambitious and thoughtful ideas to life.
Feel free to get in touch!
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🌍 📷 @stefanie.kay.design
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- IKEA of SwedenIndustrial designerRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)September 2025 - January 2026 (4 months)Älmhult, SwedenWorked across a wide range of product development projects, from large-scale furniture to small everyday accessories, addressing both adult and children markets.Involved throughout the full design process: from early concept exploration and sketching to CMF definition, 3D modelling, rendering, and physical prototyping. Contributed to projects integrating electronics as well as purely mechanical or material-driven solutions.Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams, balancing creative vision with industrial constraints, user needs, and IKEA’s democratic design principles.Now continuing collaboration with IKEA as a freelance designer.
- DEVIALETProduct DesignerTECHNovember 2023 - August 2025 (1 year and 9 months)Paris, France- Led the product design process from concept to final implementation across audio products, packaging, accessories, and CMF- Collaborated closely with the founder before taking full ownership of the product design function- Defined and developed luxury products, working closely with engineering and other teams to meet strict technical constraints- Designed CMF for core products, accessories, and special collaborations (e.g. hotels, brand partnerships)- Contributed to UX and interaction design (buttons, light interfaces, screen integration)- Developed exclusive patterns (e.g. grille designs for automotive audio)- Created packaging concepts aligned with the brand’s luxury positioning- Produced 3D models- Built prototypes and worked with model-makers to validate design choices- Reviewed samples to ensure alignment with design intent and quality- Produced renderings and animations for internal validation, the company website, and press presentations- Collaborated with marketing to translate design intent into coherent visual communication- Presented new design to stakeholders, collaborators, and the international press
- Above.seIndustrial DesignerDIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2023 - July 2023 (6 months)Malmo, SN, Sweden- Developed design concepts through sketching, ideation sessions, and user research- Created 3D models, renderings, and visual presentations for clients- Built mock-ups and functional prototypes to support design validation- Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams, including engineers and designers- Contributed to a variety of projects, from start-up electronics to large-scale consumer products
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Education
- Bachelor's degree, Design industrielECAL - Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne2021Bachelor's degree, Design industriel
- Classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles, Design et arts appliquésAtelier de Sèvres2017Classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles, Design et arts appliqués