Emilie puts project management at the service of design by valuing human relationships as the driving force behind collective transformation. Her career path has taken her from industrial design to event planning, always with the same curiosity for projects that transform ideas into concrete experiences. An experienced project manager, she juggles deadlines, budgets, and the unexpected, without ever losing sight of what matters: human relationships, collaboration, and meaning. She sits on the board of directors of Réseau Coop and the Fédération de la coopération du travail du Québec, where she helps promote cooperative practices. She also shares her expertise as a lecturer at the UQAM School of Design (DESS in event design) and at UQAT (new media program), with a teaching approach rooted in reality, community, and sensitivity.

Pierre sees design as a tool for social and urban transformation, promoting know-how and the exchange of expertise. For over 14 years, he has been exploring the many facets of design—from events to public space planning—in France and Quebec. His areas of expertise include public spaces, multimedia installations, urban studies, and furniture that interacts with everyday life. His practice is guided by social and environmental issues, with a particular focus on what places tell us and what people experience in them. He is actively involved in community life, notably on the boards of directors of SDC Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and the Audiotopie cooperative. Pierre also shares his perspective and experience in teaching as a lecturer in the DESS program in event design at the UQAM School of Design, where he guides students in their creative and critical explorations.

Maxim places research at the heart of his approach to better understand the cultural dynamics and issues of different regions. As head of research and development at the cooperative, he explores the links between culture, territory, and media. A professor of communication at UQAT, he teaches in the Department of Creation and New Media in Rouyn-Noranda, where he guides students in their critical and creative thinking. With a PhD in communication, his current research focuses on local cultural dynamics, the uses of riverside spaces in cities, and the temporalities of New York's underground scenes. Maxim is co-director of confluences.lab (UQAT) and an affiliated professor at the Atelier de chronotopies urbaines (UQAM), where he continues to build bridges between artistic practices, public spaces, and urban narratives.

Xavier leads and engages in projects where social and collective impact becomes a lever for regional transformation. Trained in political science and international development management, he is interested in the governance of development projects and how citizens take ownership of the spaces around them. His experience gives him a keen understanding of institutional dynamics and organizational workings, but it is above all his ability to listen, connect, and mobilize that makes the difference. Xavier knows how to read the needs of stakeholders and create the conditions for projects to come to life. He is particularly involved in the field of events and the development of initiatives with a strong social impact—where design, politics, and the collective meet.

Thanks to her interpersonal skills, Florence orchestrates and advances projects with creativity, rigor, and purpose. Trained in cultural and media production strategy, as well as service administration, she navigates with ease between the cultural, sports, and events sectors. An experienced manager, she knows how to adapt to changing contexts, anticipate the unexpected, and orchestrate behind the scenes with finesse. What sets Florence apart is her ability to build strong relationships with teams, partners, and clients. She provides meaningful solutions with a professionalism tinged with attentiveness, sensitivity, and interpersonal skills.

Laurie puts design at the service of socio-ecological transition, with intuition and commitment. With a degree in industrial design, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in sustainable development management at HEC, where she is exploring the links between creation, strategy, and impact. Her experience as a designer gives her a global vision of projects, a great capacity for adaptation, and an approach that is always focused on the needs of stakeholders. She offers creative, thoughtful, and responsible solutions, with a critical eye on social and environmental issues. Laurie is particularly interested in the circular economy and eco-design—approaches that feed into her practice and her way of imagining the future.

Alizée works with projects of varying scales, guided by her attention to detail and strong social awareness. Trained in environmental design and event design, she navigates with ease between objects, cities, and territories. What sets her apart is her ability to maintain a broad vision while paying close attention to the details—the ones that make all the difference in the experience. A meticulous and attentive designer, she works closely with various stakeholders to devise concrete, sensitive solutions rooted in reality. Her approach is both reflective and responsive, always guided by a desire to create socially relevant and humanely just projects.

Lou develops sensitive and well-grounded concepts, driven by a conceptual force that connects forms and uses. From objects to street furniture, from details to overall design, she explores the interconnections between forms, uses, and environments. Her approach is always guided by the user experience—what we feel, what we understand, what we experience in a space. Her favorite playground is public space. She sees it as a living, changing place where design can create connections, spark encounters, and reveal stories. Lou designs with finesse and conceptual strength, keeping her feet on the ground and her ideas in motion.

Marianne explores concrete solutions with ingenuity and creativity, where objects become a testing ground. Trained in event design and environmental design, she navigates between scales and disciplines with curiosity and sensitivity. Her diverse background has allowed her to develop a solid set of skills, which she always puts to use in well-crafted and well-thought-out projects. Rigorous and inventive, she designs unique concepts that meet concrete needs while leaving room for imagination. Her attention to detail and her ability to balance intentions and constraints make her a designer who is both methodical and inspired.

The quiet force of the team, Marc-Alexandre meticulously reveals the potential of urban projects on a regional scale. Trained in environmental and urban design, he has been exploring the multiple scales of projects for over six years—from objects to cities, from technical plans to lived experiences. He is particularly interested in transitional developments and the design of events with social impact, where the temporary becomes a driver of transformation. His approach is both sensitive and precise: Marc-Alexandre pays close attention to details, plans, and technical drawings, while keeping in mind the uses, contexts, and stories that inhabit the places.

Boris combines pragmatism, collaboration, and a wealth of experience to transform challenges into concrete solutions. With a master's degree in applied history, he has worked in community, cultural, and audiovisual settings, where he has honed his organizational and process improvement skills. Curious by nature, he enjoys understanding, structuring, and developing concrete solutions. He excels at implementing ambitious projects, collaborating with motivated and diverse stakeholders. What motivates him: challenges, intersecting ideas, and teams that move forward together.

Curious and versatile, Maribel brings heart and method to her work on various projects, integrating a cultural and social vision. Maribel works at the intersection of event coordination, culture, and social engagement. With a background in cultural action and cabinetmaking, she has led large-scale projects in Montreal and internationally, combining logistics, mediation, and team management. Her expertise has developed through collaborations with festivals, mobile galleries, and participatory spaces, where she combines practical know-how, versatility, and a keen sense of organization. Maribel is interested in collective practices, art in public spaces, and mobile forms of cultural dissemination.

Frédéric brings artistic sensitivity to manufacturing methods, where technique becomes creation. Passionate about manufacturing processes, from CNC machining to digital fabrication, he explores the possibilities offered by tools and materials to give shape to precise and sensitive ideas. With a degree in visual arts, he has worked in a variety of fields: carpentry, custom design, and video production. This diversity has nurtured his solid technical expertise, which he puts to use in artistic and educational projects. At the same time, Frédéric cultivates a practice in the visual arts and spontaneously curates exhibitions, with an intuitive approach and a sense of detail that permeates everything he touches—from plans to installations, objects to experiences.