Scheme.ist is the independent creative practice of Julien Chaintreau, a French-Swiss designer currently based in Paris (FR). I began my journey graduating an Industrial Design BA from ECAL (CH) in 2018 and later from the Design Academy Eindhoven (NL) with a Geo-Design MA in 2022 under the direction of Formafantasma.
Following multiple professional in-house design experiences, respectively at Ableton, On Running, ROA Hiking and UYN Sports, where I led the development of its Outdoor department, I now operate scheme.ist, establishing my creative consultancy set up in early 2026. This independent creative studio operates across footwear, apparel and creative strategy, bridging product development, design research and cultural analysis. Alongside commercial collaborations, the practice explores alternative approaches to craftsmanship, manufacturing and contemporary performance culture through varrious mediums, spanning across material experimentation to editorial writing.