Maïwenne Beddar

Visiting Student

Student in Computer Engineering and Global Design at CY Tech and CY École de Design.

Current

Location:

Building 4, Level 2.

Biography

Maïwenne is a dual-degree student in Computer Engineering and Global Design at CY Tech and CY École de Design. Her academic focus lies in service design, innovation strategy, and social impact. She aims to create inclusive and sustainable solutions that bridge technology, business, and human-centered design. In June 2025, she joined the composites lab under the supervision of Prof. Gilles Lubineau.

Research Interests

Design and engineering for social innovation, sustainable materials, sensor-based systems, human-centered technology, low-tech prototyping, and interdisciplinary methods for problem-solving.

Education

  • Dual-degree in Computer Engineering & Global Design (Master)
  • CY Tech & CY Ecole de Design, France. Expected graduation : 2027

Professional Profile

Maïwenne is developing a multidisciplinary design and engineering profile. Through academic and personal projects, she has explored service design, art direction, sustainable product development, UX research, and digital branding. She has also worked on early-stage prototypes using Arduino and sensor-based systems, developed practical skills in front-end web development, and built a foundation in statistics and artificial intelligence. Her work bridges creative thinking and technical implementation, with a focus on real-world needs and social impact.
She has collaborated on more than 20 design and innovation projects in partnership with organizations such as Renault Group, Air Liquide, La Poste Group, the Greater Paris Metropolis, and the City of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, gaining experience in working with diverse stakeholders and adapting to a variety of strategic, social, and technological contexts.

Awards

Selected for the French-Saudi Summer School in Versailles. Organised by CY Ecole de Design and the Saudi Ministry of Culture (2023)

KAUST Affiliations

PSE