Design fax: “When Design Meets Energy Innovation” — Exclusive Interview with Victor d’Halluin

Design fax recently published an exclusive interview with Victor d’Halluin, co-founder and CEO of Fogo. He shares his personal journey, the vision driving our company, and the ambitious projects we are undertaking to reshape the smart radiator industry.

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From Innovation to Everyday Comfort

Victor reflects on the origins of Fogo, which began with his meeting Clément Houllier at the Sorbonne. Our mission is clear: to merge industrial design with energy intelligence through pioneering materials such as ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPC) and graphene. Protected by patents, these materials enable the development of radiators that are not only smart and customizable but also remarkably efficient.

Made in France, with Global Ambitions

At Fogo, we are committed to local production. Every radiator is designed and manufactured in France — from UHPC concrete produced in Strasbourg to electronic boards engineered in Tourcoing. Today, we manufacture 50 radiators each week, with the goal of reaching 1,000 units per month by the end of 2025.

A Vision of Industrial Design Rooted in Reality

For Victor d’Halluin, industrial design must remain anchored in real-world applications: “Industrial designers should play a central role in building companies — not just in the digital sphere, but in the material world as well.” At Fogo, this philosophy guides us in creating products that blend aesthetics, durability, and energy efficiency.

To read the full interview with Victor d’Halluin, visit the Design fax website.