Born in 1962 in Saint-Mandé, Pierre Charpin is a visual artist and designer. He graduated from the National School of Fine Arts in Bourges in 1984 and began his career as a visual artist. By the early 1990s, Charpin shifted his focus to designing objects and furniture, embarking on a prolific career in design. His work includes research collaborations with institutions such as CIRVA (1998–2001) and CRAFT (2003–2005), alongside partnerships with esteemed brands like Alessi, Cristallerie Saint-Louis, Design Gallery Milano, Ligne Roset, the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Pamar, Post Design, Tectona, Venini, and the Wrong Shop...