François-Xavier Decarpentrie ◾🇫🇷

About François-Xavier Decarpentrie ◾

Senior Product Designer UX/UI at Orange

👋 I'm a Product Designer with 10+ years of international experience across automotive, healthcare, hospitality, and cosmetics (Toyota, Valeo, Accor, Biogen, L'Oréal).

I work on AI-powered products and help teams ship digital solutions from strategy through to production. Lately, I've been designing Gen-AI chatbots and predictive tools where the challenge is making AI feel useful rather than mysterious.

What I can help with:

Navigating complex projects and aligning cross-functional teams Conducting user research that leads to actionable insights AI product design - integrating AI capabilities thoughtfully into user workflows Design systems that actually get used Rapid prototyping and validation (I code, so I use tools like V0, Cursor, and Lovable) Transitioning between design and product management Working in international/multicultural environments

I see design as a mindset rather than fixed methodologies. It's about curiosity, pragmatism, and knowing when to push for perfection versus when to ship.

Happy to chat about complex problems, AI in product design, career transitions, or anything design/tech related.

Expertise

Sessions with François-Xavier Decarpentrie ◾

• Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
• Figma 101 (45 min): In these weekly sessions, immerse yourself in hands-on learning with Figma as we explore the 5 fundamentals of visual design. Discover the art of spacing, understand the logic behind visual hierarchy, explore typography essentials, and harness Figma's powerful features like auto layout. Finally, bring your ideas to life with quick and impressive prototypes. This practical experience will equip you with the skills to design visually captivating and user-friendly interfaces.

What mentees say

“Great mentoring session with François-Xavier! I really appreciated his practical perspective on complex product design, AI, and the evolution of the product designer role. The conversation was insightful, concrete, and full of useful advice that I can directly apply to my own career development.”

“Really enjoyed this recent interview experience with François-Xavier. Beyond the role itself, it was a genuinely insightful conversation about product thinking. Looking forward to continuing the conversation”

“Probably the best mentorship experience I’ve ever had! François-Xavier is a fantastic mentor who provides both strategy and practical tools. He helped me navigate a difficult situation with ease and left me feeling empowered. Truly a great support system for any mentee.”