Corentin Bricout: Portrait of an Adventurous and Passion-Driven Designer
Journeys
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Culture
Mar 25, 2024
Corentin Bricout fully embodies Aristotle's timeless quote, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work”. Transitioning from being an intern at a French startup specializing in innovative sports performance equipment to thriving as a senior designer at Kiska in Salzburg, Corentin has pursued his passion every step of the way. As a sportsman at heart, he established the foundations of his career in this field early on by doing internships at Puma and Decathlon, gaining a lot of experience in the process.
Corentin admits that his finest projects are the ones he has fun working on. As a sportswear designer, he draws inspiration directly from practicing sports and he is not afraid to jog formiles to field-test a dozen competition running shoes. There are no half-measures with Corentin, whether it is collaborating with a professional triathlete to tailor cycling shoes ordesigning equipment for the Olympic Games. His passion infuses every aspect of his work, making him thorough and encouraging him to deliver high-quality products.
Outside the agency, Corentin fuels his amazing creativity and impressive energy throughdesign competitions and outdoor adventures. If you wander in the Austrian mountains, you might meet him while skiing with his 3-year-old twins or ski touring with friends beforecycling to work. Embracing an active lifestyle not only recharges his batteries but alsocontributes to the dynamic and motivating atmosphere he values so much at his workplace.
To aspiring designers eager to follow in his footsteps, Corentin offers 5 precious pieces of advice: cultivate passion, prioritize fun in your work, hone your sketching skills, do not be afraid to specialize in a niche, and stay curious! Are you feeling as inspired as we are by Corentin’s passionate journey?
