Bastien DIDIER

Born in 1994, Bastien DIDIER aka Gille DE BAST is a designer and engineer graduated in design technology from Sorbonne University and École Estienne, Paris. A designer in the research sphere, Bastien DIDIER is a specialist in human to machine interaction, algorithms, neurosciences and artificial intelligence. He explores the field of brain-environment interfaces using brain waves as creation material. He is the founder and chairman of Mentalista a deep tech company specializing in brain-environment interfaces. His approach raises awareness and educates about the use of these neural interfaces and their benefits for society. By opening their technology to a growing community of researchers, developers and makers, they are undertaking a joint initiative to improve understanding of the brain. Alongside his work at Mentalista, Bastien has also helped to found and develop several start-ups (Humain-Humain, Data.bingo, Sextechlab, Makery) and pursued numerous collaboration with artists, researchers and engineers on various topics as blockchain, VR/AR, IoT, vocal interfaces. Bastien is a designer fighting for a future where technology fades away in favor of reality.