Alain's journey into the global freelance industrial design market began with seven years of dedicated study, laying the groundwork for his design expertise. After earning his Bachelor of Design degree in 2004 from Auckland, New Zealand, he pursued two years of post-graduate studies in transport design in Germany, where he became the first New Zealander to study transportation design at Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences. His formative years included a pivotal internship at Audi-Lamborghini in 2008, where he contributed to projects in exterior design and design strategy.

Following his academic pursuits, Alain's professional path led him to Switzerland, where he co-founded Designwerk Technologies AG, specialising in electric vehicle development. He then ventured to Italy, collaborating with leading product design companies on projects for renowned brands such as Scott, TechnoAlpin, Microtec, and Salewa.

Alain's journey is defined by continual growth, refining his craft with each project. Based on Waiheke Island, New Zealand, he channels his extensive experience into crafting exceptional product and vehicle designs for clients like Blunt Umbrellas, Gibbs Amphibians, Vessev Boats, Manta5 and Zemtec EV Buses