A PhD graduate from Rennes University, Emmanuel Mahé (HDR) started his career as a researcher in human sciences, at the crossroads between art, design & sciences. Emmanuel worked during ten years as a researcher and project lead for Orange Labs (the innovation practice of the telecommunication giant), then joined the renowned French design school ENSAD - as Director of Research - and PSL Research University as the SACRe laboratory director. The SACRe (Sciences Arts Creation Research) doctoral Programme, piloted by art schools, aims to train a new generation of creative artists (“practice-based” doctorate); to promote a PhD thesis model centered on artistic forms (films, performances, installations, prototyping, exhibitions, musical creations, etc.); to participate in structuring research in conservatories and art schools.