Maëlle Barbotin




LES FLÂNEUSES
Publication10–2024

This publication explores the use of multi-sensory design to highlight the female experience in Berlin's public spaces. Through research and interviews, it investigates societal perceptions of women's presence in urban environments. The publication presents the collected data, the analysis and the results of the design, which provoke reflection on the interactions between male and female in public spaces. 

Clay is used to recreate Berlin's pavements, emphasising the tactile aspect of the research, while the cover design reflects the urban textures and themes explored. The project encourages readers to explore the subject through a multi-sensory approach, offering a more immersive understanding of women's experience in public spaces. This work is accompanied by a physical intervention.
LES FLÂNEUSESMulti-Sensory Space10–2024
This immersive space invites the public to experience the emotional and physical reality of women in public spaces. Through a multi-sensory design, the installation evokes the feelings of emotional exhaustion, strategic adaptation and societal constraints that women face on a daily basis in public spaces. 

The space integrates tactile, auditory, visual and olfactory elements to create an engaging experience that challenges perceptions and encourages awareness. By appealing to several senses, the project highlights the interactions between male and female in public spaces and encourages reflection on the complexity of women's urban experiences.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CANCEL CANCEL CULTURE? Risograph Poster Zine 02–2023
This risograph poster zine explores the culture of cancellation through 68 open-ended questions that encourage reflection on a complex and controversial subject. It raises questions such as ‘Why do we cancel?’ and ‘What is considered offensive?’ in order to present different perspectives without taking a specific position. 

The design plays on visibility and erasure by highlighting or cancelling words throughout the zine, reflecting the idea of inclusion and exclusion. The aim is to create a space for critical reflection for readers, inviting them to consider different aspects of the debate.
QUESTIONING THE UNQUESTIONABLEInstallation07–2023
This interactive installation invites the public to reflect on the reasons for having children by combining posters, cards and sounds. Developed using human-centred design methods, the project highlights a range of reasons gathered from interviews. 

Collaborative posters were designed for audience participation, encouraging visitors to answer questions directly on the posters, creating an interactive and evolving experience. Takeaway cards were offered to extend the conversation beyond the space, while an audio element posed questions for reflection to engage visitors on a personal level. The installation encourages dialogue around this deeply personal yet universally relevant subject.
MONASTIKTypographic brand06–2024
Monastik is a conceptual chocolate brand inspired by monastic traditions. The project uses Blackletter and Gothic typography to highlight the values of heritage, authenticity and craftsmanship. 

Created during a typography workshop, the project focused on learning the fundamentals of typography and experimenting with different styles and techniques. The design concept combines these elements to evoke the historic and artisanal nature of the chocolate made by the monks, offering a unique exploration of typography and design.
BEAUTY POSTERSTypographic posters04–2024
This two-poster series transforms Heinz von Foerster’s principle, “Handle stets so, dass die Anzahl der Wahlmöglichkeiten größer wird,” into typographic posters.

The goal was to create beauty posters, where typography serves as both message and decoration. Designed as pieces for kitchens, they are designed to be pretty and not for having a purpose.
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