In this episode, Marc Petit from BUILDING THE OPEN METAVERSE speaks with Anne Asensio, VP of Design Experience at Dassault Systemes. Anne discusses her career, emphasizing human-centered design and her journey in the metaverse. She highlights the evolution of 3D design tools and the potential of the metaverse in addressing global challenges like sustainability.​​​​​​​

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Acclaimed industrial designer Anne Asensio, who is currently the Vice President of Design Experience at Dassault Systèmes (and head of Dassault Systèmes' Design Studio), shares insights from her remarkable career. She talks about her early days designing visionary vehicles like the Renault Scenic, which pioneered the crossover SUV segment. Later at General Motors, she led design for high-profile vehicles such as the Sequel or the Camaro..

Asensio then explains her passion for human-centered design and using new technologies to create better futures. She discusses the power of leveraging innovations like the metaverse, AI, and real-time 3D to tackle pressing challenges around sustainability. For example, simulating circular economy solutions. Asensio also shares her perspective as a leader in the World Design Organization, and their mission to bring an ethical, inclusive approach to improving lives globally.

Overall, Anne comes across as an optimistic force who encourages designers to conceptualize positive visions for the world across digital and physical realms, and influence industries and policymakers to implement those sustainable ideas.