Marc Trotereau

Marc Trotereau is a Lecturer in Industrial Design at the University of Plymouth's School of Art, Design and Architecture, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. He holds a Master's degree from the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London, following earlier studies in France at The School of Fine Art in Reims and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. His practice spans furniture design, object creation, and site-specific artworks, with a focus on how design interacts with public spaces and human behavior.

Education:

• Bachelor studies: The School of Fine Art, Reims (3 years)
• Product & Furniture Design: Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Paris (2 years)
• Masters in Product Design: Royal College of Art, London (2007–2009)

Research Interests: Trotereau explores the intersection of urban environments and design, emphasizing the role of public spaces in shaping interactions. His work investigates how objects and designs can provoke user engagement through functionality and aesthetics. He prioritizes both mass-produced furniture and bespoke, site-specific installations that respond to environmental contexts.

Grants & Awards: No scientific awards or grants explicitly mentioned.

Advising & Collaborations: Currently mentoring no listed students, but collaborates with colleagues via his East London studio near the Olympic complex, where he develops furniture prototypes and experimental projects.

Labs/Teams: Runs a personal studio/workshop in London's East End, focused on prototyping, research, and collaborative design initiatives.