Arnaud Alves

Designer

Available in December 2024

I am a Paris based independent web & product designer with over 10 years of experience. I create visual identities and design systems for cultural, commercial and editorial clients.

Coming from a print background, I combine graphic design craftsmanship with interactive best practices. My understanding of technology helps me design for high performance websites. I have solid experience in user-centered websites and apps, never losing sight of the clients business requirements.

I am used to working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

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Client

Agency

Type

Year
Production Type

Numbered

product, shop

2023
Louvre Éditions

Mazarine

product, shop, design system

2023

Redesign of the Louvre's editions website in alignment with the design system

Redesign of the Louvre's editions website in alignment with the design system
Le Journal du dimanche

newspaper, design system

2022

Redesign of the whole newspaper’s website. Creation and implementation of a global design system.

Redesign of the whole newspaper’s website. Creation and implementation of a global design system.
Paris Match

newspaper, design system

2021

Redesign of the whole newspaper’s website. Creation and implementation of a global design system.

Redesign of the whole newspaper’s website. Creation and implementation of a global design system.
Reporterre

newspaper

2021

Redesign of the whole newspaper’s website.

Redesign of the whole newspaper’s website.
Mediapart

product, design system

2020

Redesign of the whole newspaper’s website with a focus on the community part, creation and implementation of a global design system.

Redesign of the whole newspaper’s website with a focus on the community part, creation and implementation of a global design system.
Accor

AREA 17

product, design system

2019

One year mission for the creation of a consistent, sustainable and accessible design system to be implemented across the entire Accor Group’s digital products (hundreds of platforms).

One year mission for the creation of a consistent, sustainable and accessible design system to be implemented across the entire Accor Group’s digital products (hundreds of platforms).
Le Parisien

AREA 17

newspaper, product

2018

Full redesign of the digital brand and user experience for Le Parisien newspaper website and affiliates (L’Etudiant, La Parisienne…).

Full redesign of the digital brand and user experience for Le Parisien newspaper website and affiliates (L’Etudiant, La Parisienne…).
NYRR

AREA 17

product

2017

Creation of a global system to unify the digital experience over the 13 different New York Road Runners websites, which include: an editorial platform, a shop, a platform to register to the NYC marathon and other races.

Creation of a global system to unify the digital experience over the 13 different New York Road Runners websites, which include: an editorial platform, a shop, a platform to register to the NYC marathon and other races.
Frenzy

portfolio

2016

New portfolio website for the production company Frenzy with a highlight on their talents.

New portfolio website for the production company Frenzy with a highlight on their talents.
Pascale Monvoisin

be-poles

shop

2016

Redesign of the e-commerce website by facilitating each step of the customer journey

Redesign of the e-commerce website by facilitating each step of the customer journey
RATP

Spintank

product (pitch)

2016

Pitch won for the redesign of the Parisian public transport website, with a focus on the journey planning feature

Pitch won for the redesign of the Parisian public transport website, with a focus on the journey planning feature
Accor Groupe

Publicis nurun

corporate (pitch)

2016

Pitch for the corporate website of the largest hospitality company in Europe

Pitch for the corporate website of the largest hospitality company in Europe
Schmidt

SensioGrey

product, shop (pitch)

2016

Pitch for the e-commerce website of the number one kitchen reseller in France

Pitch for the e-commerce website of the number one kitchen reseller in France
Octave & Octave

Octave Octave

portfolio

2015

Redesign of the digital agency’s portfolio website

Redesign of the digital agency’s portfolio website
Etam

Octave Octave

product, shop

2015

Redesign of the entire e-commerce platform, introducing a new digital identity and optimising the purchase path.

Redesign of the entire e-commerce platform, introducing a new digital identity and optimising the purchase path.
Rexel

Octave Octave

corporate

2015

Redesign of the websites for all the countries where the world first electrical equipment supplier is active

Redesign of the websites for all the countries where the world first electrical equipment supplier is active
ATMB

Octave Octave

corporate (pitch)

2015

Pitch for the Mont Blanc Autoroutes&Tunnel company

Pitch for the Mont Blanc Autoroutes&Tunnel company
Style.com

AREA 17

product, magazine

2014

Full redesign of the number one fashion website at the time (2,5 million monthly unique visitors), and evolution into a global responsive platform, touching upon media, e-commerce and social networks

Full redesign of the number one fashion website at the time (2,5 million monthly unique visitors), and evolution into a global responsive platform, touching upon media, e-commerce and social networks
Apple

AREA 17

confidential

2013
System Magazine

AREA 17

magazine

2013

Translation of the hip fashion magazine into a complete online experience accommodating the long-format conversations and inspiring portfolios and videos and allowing social media integration

Translation of the hip fashion magazine into a complete online experience accommodating the long-format conversations and inspiring portfolios and videos and allowing social media integration
Canal+

AREA 17

product

2013

Multiple projects for French premium cable television channel Canal+, which included the redesign of their main website’s homepage, UX design on their innovative Social Player product, iPhone and iPad interfaces for their Netflix-like offer Infinity, dedicated social app for their flagship show Le Grand Journal

Multiple projects for French premium cable television channel Canal+, which included the redesign of their main website’s homepage, UX design on their innovative Social Player product, iPhone and iPad interfaces for their Netflix-like offer Infinity, dedicated social app for their flagship show Le Grand Journal
Marchay

AREA 17

product

2013

Fully responsive website design for Marchay, a hotel and flight booking platform intended to high end business travellers.

Fully responsive website design for Marchay, a hotel and flight booking platform intended to high end business travellers.
iTélé

AREA 17

product

2013

Global redesign of the French news channel website and iOS/Android applications to include live news coverage, user reporting, and dedicated live hubs for political or sportive events.

Global redesign of the French news channel website and iOS/Android applications to include live news coverage, user reporting, and dedicated live hubs for political or sportive events.
Vanity Fair

AREA 17

magazine (pitch)

2013

Pitch for the creation of a Vanity Fair France website.

Pitch for the creation of a Vanity Fair France website.
Google

AREA 17

confidential

2012
Newsring

AREA 17

product

2012

Mobile site for a debate platform launched by French journalist Frédéric Taddeï. Work in collaboration with Martin Rettenbacher.

Mobile site for a debate platform launched by French journalist Frédéric Taddeï. Work in collaboration with Martin Rettenbacher.
Spin

AREA 17

product, magazine

2011

Redesign of the Spin music magazine website. Work in collaboration with David Lamothe.

Redesign of the Spin music magazine website. Work in collaboration with David Lamothe.