Off the grid…

Design is only part of the story. Here's a closer look at my path, my mindset, and the experiences that continue to shape the way I think and create.

Where I'm based

Toulouse in the south of France, where strong industrial roots meet a balance between nature and culture.

Nathan DUBURCQ

How it started

01

Leatherwork

I first trained in Paris within the fashion industry, studying leather craftsmanship and garment construction.

02

Fashion Industry

Working with materials taught me precision, patience, and respect for constraints.

03

Design

What began with hands and tools naturally evolved into designing structured experiences, where every detail carries intention.

Parallel Disciplines

Part of my rhythm happens away from screens, through different practices, with regular sessions.

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Ice Hockey

Team game · Speed · Real-time decisions
"Reading the game before the puck arrives — that's hockey. That same anticipatory thinking shapes how I approach user flows: always one step ahead of where the user is about to be."
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Golf

Precision · Patience · Iteration
"Every swing is a hypothesis. You test it, observe the outcome, and adjust your stance, grip, or angle. Iterating on a design works exactly the same way — discipline, patience, and no shortcuts."
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Motorcycling

Freedom · Focus · Full commitment
"On a bike, there's no room for hesitation. You commit to the line or you don't. That same clarity of decision-making — no wavering, no over-thinking — is what I bring to every design challenge."
Éloge de la Fuite
Henri LABORIT

Between the lines

A living collection of books shaping my thinking, curiosity, and perspective — one page at a time.

Reading, for me, is a way to expand how I see and understand the world beyond design itself. I'm mostly drawn to subjects and fields that explore human behavior, perception, and systems.

The selection of books shown here is intentionally mixed: some have already shaped my thinking, while others are waiting to be discovered.

Recently, I made the simple decision to unplug my TV to create more space for slower moments. Reading, to me, is about taking the time to observe, and continuously refine the way I think, as a person.

A glimpse into the thinking, structure, and craft behind each project.

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