Audrey Hacq

Audrey Hacq is the Product Design Director at OpenClassrooms, where she currently manages a team of 15 people.1 With a background in art and graphic design, Audrey specialized early in her career, completing a BTS in visual communication and further specializing in graphics at Gobelins.2

Career Progression

Audrey's career journey has been diverse and progressive:

1. Started in print as a layout designer at Prisma Media
2. Worked in general "360" agencies, transitioning to digital design
3. Joined a fully digital agency, learning mobile application design
4. Became a Lead Designer at Backelite (now IDEAN), working on major applications like Crédit Agricole and ING2

Expertise in Design Systems

Audrey is recognized as an expert in Design Systems and Atomic Design:

• Began her journey in Design Systems in 2016 after attending Brad Frost's conference on Atomic Design1
• Authored a widely-read article titled "Everything you need to know about Design Systems," which garnered over 73,000 views1
• Co-authored a book called "Hack the Design System" in collaboration with Idean agency1
• Has assisted various French companies, including Meetic, Molotov TV, Crédit Agricole, Air France, and Amadeus, in implementing and maintaining their Design Systems1

Community Contributions

Audrey is an active contributor to the design community:

• Regularly writes articles and speaks at conferences about Design Systems and related topics1
• Co-organized the first "Design System Summit" in France in 20201
• Serves as a mentor in the "Hexagon UX" program, specifically in the "Design Systems" category1
• Conducts audits and provides guidance to companies on their Design Systems1

Current Role at OpenClassrooms

As Product Design Director at OpenClassrooms, Audrey:

• Manages a team of Product Designers and UX Writers
• Implemented a transparent salary grid based on competencies
• Developed a skills grid for Product Designers and UX Writers to help team members progress2
• Focuses on building a complementary team with diverse skills to enhance overall performance2

Audrey's passion for her work, interface design, and system design is evident throughout her career.3 Her contributions have significantly impacted the Design System community, with her articles being translated into multiple languages and featured in prominent design publications.1