Nicolas Bourquin

Acclaimed designer, focusing on creating engaging and accurate data experiences that convey insights, fostering trust, and prompting action.

“Nicolas applies unique skills to bridge the gap from data visualization to data products and from data experiences to product experiences.”

Henrik Landgren, Co-founder & CPTO, Gilion

“Nicolas operates around a single philosophy: that design is a narrative that can change how people approach the world”

The Wall Street Journal, A. Losowsky

“Nicolas Bourquin has the rare capacity to understand the issues of stories, he's just such a brilliant mind”

Mike Koedinger

“Nicolas works at disciplinary intersections and, through his professional practice, has changed the very definition of the term graphic designer”

Florian Heilmeyer

“Content is king at Nicolas Bourquin’s practice, but its editorial focus incorporates visual delight and conceptual ingenuity”

Eye Magazine, John L. Waters

“There’s nothing more powerful than a truly diverse team, with skilled individuals like Nicolas, pushing the boundaries when building a product.”

Elin Bäcklund, CTO, Gilion

Throughout his career, Nicolas contributed significantly to the success of some of the world's leading and most innovative companies and projects. His current focus is on designing data so that it can convey insights and tell compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

Selected Clients

Amnesty intERNATIONAL
Audi
Centre Pompidou
DOMUS

Logitech
Lufthansa
Smart
SoundCloud

Trussardi
Reporter W/o Borders
Vitra DESIGN MUSEUM
VolkswageN

His unique blend of technical expertise, traditional design experience, and creative excellence consistently results in higher-quality products. By weaving together accurate information in a way that is aesthetically delightful and connects emotionally, he creates engaging narratives that are both memorable and impactful.

He aims to help make informed data-driven decisions with confidence, fostering trust and credibility with stakeholders. He is committed to delivering added value, creating lasting impressions, driving results, and prompting people to take action.

Selected Press

+81 Magazine
Elle
Etapes Magazine
Eye Magazine

Grafik
Herald Tribune
IdN
idea magazine

Süddeutsche Zeitung
The Independent
Wall Street Journal
Wallpaper

Selected Talks

Berghs Stockholm
CalArts Los Angeles
Design Friends Lux.
Design Walk Athens

DMJ Copenhagen
EDCH Munich
ETH Zurich
GSA Glasgow

Northeastern Boston
SPD Milano
Typo Berlin
UQAM Montréal