ABOUT
Curiosity, culture & design
I’m Marion, a UX/UI Designer & Researcher with a multidisciplinary background shaped by art history, contemporary dance theatre, bespoke tailoring and retail.
I’m interested in people, cultural contexts and seeing things from different perspectives. My varied experiences continue to shape the way I approach design, combining curiosity, research and attention to detail.
My Journey
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Couture & Creation
Before moving into UX/UI design, I trained in bespoke tailoring (vocational diploma) and ran my own tailoring studio for three years.
Creating garments taught me to work with materials, understand proportions, solve practical problems and pay attention to the smallest details. From the first sketch to the initial toile, each step involved testing, adjusting and refining the design to fit the client’s needs.
That hands-on approach still influences the way I design today. I value craftsmanship and an iterative process: turning an initial idea into a prototype, testing it, and refining it step by step.
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Arts & Cultural Projects
With an academic background in Art History, Art Criticism and Cultural Management, I’ve always been drawn to visual culture, artistic practices and the ways people engage with them.
I worked in public relations for a contemporary dance theatre, where I helped develop relationships with different audiences, particularly primary school groups, associations and other organisations. My role also involved cultural mediation activities, from visiting classrooms and leading theatre tours to accompanying artists during workshops and introducing audiences to their work.
This experience showed me how important it is to create connections between artistic work and audiences, adapting the way it is presented to make cultural experiences more accessible and meaningful.
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Understanding People's Needs
Working in retail across different sectors taught me a lot about human interaction and customer needs.
From creative supplies and stationery to footwear, including the French high-end footwear brand Paraboot, I learned to adapt to different products, audiences and expectations. Each environment required a different approach: offering creative advice, developing strong product knowledge, explaining quality and craftsmanship, or helping customers find the right balance between their needs and budget.
As a salesperson, I learned to listen, ask questions, understand expectations and adapt my communication to different people. Whether advising customers, explaining a product, finding the right solution or handling difficult situations, every interaction required attention and flexibility.
These experiences gave me a practical understanding of people’s needs, behaviours and decision-making, something I find valuable in my approach to UX design.
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A Growing Curiosity
My interest in Thailand began with its language. I fell in love with the sound of Thai and wanted to learn more. I started taking classes at a Thai language school and also studying with a private teacher. What began as an interest in the language gradually grew into a deeper curiosity about the country and its culture.
I also explored this interest through my academic projects. For my Master’s thesis, I studied how a French beauty brand could enter the Thai market and adapt its positioning to local expectations. My UX project on the Ramakien murals gave me another opportunity to explore Thai cultural heritage through design.
Thailand holds a special place in my interests, and I’d love to take this further professionally. I’m excited by the opportunity to work in an international environment, whether as part of a multicultural team or alongside a local team. I enjoy exchanging ideas, sharing experiences and discovering new approaches to design. I see this as a chance to contribute my own experience while continuing to learn and grow professionally.
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UX Design & Research
I completed a Master’s degree in UX Design and Accessibility at the University of Strasbourg in 2026.
Today, UX/UI design brings together many of the things that have shaped my journey: research, creativity, communication, cultural awareness and attention to detail.
I’m interested in designing digital experiences that reflect the people and contexts they are made for. I enjoy exploring complex subjects, connecting ideas and turning research findings into thoughtful design solutions.
I don’t stop at the first version. I question, test and refine until a solution works well for the people it’s designed for.
Skills & Tools
What I do
What I use
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Life Map
A hand-drawn map of my passions, experiences, and cultural curiosities that shape my approach to design.
Medium: coffee, lipstick and color markers, because creativity always finds a way...
I’m travelling in Southeast Asia from December 2026 and looking for a UX/UI or UX research role in the region.
Let’s grab a coffee!
Or write to marion.hulot@gmail.com