Summary
Marc Teyssier is an interaction designer and researcher with 12 years of experience building human-centered hardware and software experiences that prioritize simplicity and sustainability. As Deputy Director at the Institute for Future Technologies and head of the Resilient Futures research group at Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci, he combines academic rigor from a PhD and postdoc with hands-on creative tech leadership. He also directs the Creative Technology master at ESILV, mentoring the next generation of designers while leading applied research at De Vinci Innovation Center. His background spans VR, fluid physical–digital interfaces (MIT Media Lab), and industry-facing UX and front-end work, enabling him to translate speculative research into pragmatic prototypes. Based in Paris, he is known for making complex interactions feel natural and for focusing on low-impact, durable technologies rather than flashy novelty.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Highschool diploma, Mathematics and Physics with Art Option, Highschool diploma, Mathematics and Physics with Art Option at Lycée la Herdrie - High school
Master's degree, Virtual Reality, Engineering and Innovation, Master's degree, Virtual Reality, Engineering and Innovation at Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers
Bachelor's degree, 2nd & 3rd year specialised in Interaction Design, Interaction Design, Bachelor's degree, 2nd & 3rd year specialised in Interaction Design, Interaction Design at L'Ecole de design Nantes Atlantique
English, French