Following a merger with another company, I spearheaded the development of a new design system to reconcile the differing design approaches of both organizations. This was particularly challenging as Sciforma already had two previous design systems we were trying to merge, and the acquisition of One2Team added another layer of complexity to the process.

We created detailed documentation including color palettes, typography, and component specifications with precise measurements for margins, padding, and typography. This was especially important given Sciforma's legacy codebase dating back to the early 2000s, which required significant effort to enhance visually while maintaining functionality.

A major project I designed was a timesheet workspace that transformed the outdated excel-like interface into a modern, intuitive system. We implemented floating action bars, drag-and-drop functionality for task management, and an interactive timeline for easily switching between weeks and months. User feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with clients appreciating the more intuitive and visually appealing experience.

As a design engineer with both design sensibility and technical understanding, I bridged the gap between design and development teams. This dual perspective proved invaluable when adapting our desktop applications for mobile platforms, where we had to carefully consider different screen sizes and interaction models while maintaining core functionality.

Initially part of a two-person design team, I eventually became the sole designer responsible for maintaining design consistency across the product. In my final months, I mentored an incoming senior designer, providing comprehensive knowledge transfer about our design systems and project requirements. This experience directly informed my Master's thesis project, "Le Guide du Handoff", which aims to improve designer-developer communication.

For my Master's thesis at ESD Bordeaux, I created "Le Guide du Handoff" to address a critical gap I observed throughout my professional experience: the disconnect between designers and developers during the handoff process.

Drawing from my experience at Sciforma, where I saw firsthand how valuable it was to have designers who understood development workflows, I conducted interviews with both designers and developers to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement in the handoff process.

The guide is structured into four comprehensive sections: fundamental concepts about Figma containers, the benefits of early component adoption, understanding how developers work, and a curated selection of modern tools to facilitate better handoffs.

A key focus of the guide is teaching designers about component specifications - the critical information developers need but designers often overlook. By detailing what developers actually want and how this information integrates into their workflow, the guide transforms handoff from a bottleneck into a collaborative opportunity.

The entire website was built with Framer, allowing me to rapidly develop a polished product in under a week without sacrificing quality or user experience. All visual assets were designed in Figma, creating a workflow that mirrored the very process I was documenting.

While initially created in French for my academic program, I envision expanding this resource with more in-depth information and potentially translating it to reach a broader audience. The rapid evolution of design tools and AI capabilities suggests exciting new possibilities for improving the handoff process that I'm eager to explore.

NewGo Esport is a platform conceived by Mehdi Hellali, one of my instructors at ESD Bordeaux, designed to connect esports teams with advertisers - essentially treating esports teams as influencers to facilitate communication and partnerships.

This internship opportunity came during the COVID-19 period when internships were scarce. After being impressed by my team's work on the Bankodrinko project, Mehdi selected me to join NewGo Esport. For me, it was a chance to work independently with significant responsibilities and to challenge myself to create a robust design system that would make the platform engaging and user-friendly.

As the full-time UI designer, I developed a fresh brand identity and comprehensive design system for NewGo. This allowed the rest of the team to focus on their core objectives while I handled all design-related tasks. I also assisted with content creation for social media and provided support for non-design related tasks when needed.

The internship significantly expanded my skills beyond just design. I learned to use new tools like Monday for project management, deepened my expertise with Figma, and gained hands-on experience with WordPress & Divi while building the application's landing page. I also developed skills in data visualization with Flourish, improved my Excel proficiency, and implemented email campaigns using SendInBlue.

This experience perfectly complemented my Digital Project Management studies at ESD, where I was learning to manage various aspects of web development, design, and marketing. Approximately 97% of my work at NewGo was created using Figma, and this internship confirmed my desire to pursue interface design as a career path.