Blaise Galinier Design Leader

System architect. Strategic designer. Organisational catalyst.

I’ve mastered design — now I work beyond it. I go deep, unpack complexity, and get to the structural core of problems. I don’t settle for sloppy answers; I push one step further than the rest of the room.

The 10-Second TL;DR

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    I design systems, not screens. — I work at the architecture level, defining how data and technology shape the experience.

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    I use creativity to drive innovation. — Playfulness is how I problem solve. Always thinking several steps ahead or sideways to move past blockers.

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    I deliver impact through honesty and diplomacy. — I read the company dynamics and enable the right discussion to make innovation take hold.

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    I vibe code. I don’t vibe think. — I use AI to accelerate execution - never to replace thinking.

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My Journey

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2004
AXA Canal+

Consultancy

AXA, Beijaflore, af83

Early consultancy and large‑org experience; learned how decisions get made and how to operate inside complex institutions.

2008
Sky Ericsson Microsoft

Learn the craft

AllofUs

Spent eight years mastering the craft of pure, foundational UX in a high-caliber agency environment. I drove hands-on innovation across everything from immersive physical installations and gaming consoles to fast-paced startups.

2016
BBC

Leadership

BBC

Led large-scale transformation projects across internal systems and upskilled over 100 designers. Successfully cut through complex corporate landscapes while pioneering the Service Design discipline.

2023
Elsevier HSBC

Return to craft

R&D, Elsevier, HSBC

Hands‑on product work, close engineering collaboration, data and architecture focus; practical AI exposure.

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Designing Intelligence

Leading at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and human experience to architect intelligent, business-aligned product ecosystems.

Leadership Philosophy

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Design as a Driver of Change

Design is more than products and interfaces. I use design to align teams, shape strategy, and help organisations navigate complexity.

Service Thinking

Products are only one part of the experience. I focus on the end-to-end service users rely on and the systems that support it.

Architecture over Pixels

Great experiences start with strong foundations. I solve problems at the level of systems, workflows, and information before polishing the interface.

How I Work

Pen & paper rapid sense‑making and collaborative sketching.
Figma from rough ideas to production‑ready components and design systems.
PowerPoint concise narratives for stakeholders, from research to business cases.
Cup of tea relationship building and the conversations that unlock progress.
AI I don’t just design for AI; I design with it. Adaptable to whatever generative tools and LLMs are available within enterprise constraints, I leverage AI as a force multiplier—accelerating discovery, synthesizing complex research, and moving from ambiguity to robust architecture at speed.

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Let's Connect

blaise.galinier@gmail.com | LinkedIn

PS: It's pronounced "blez" and it's he/him.