Sam Baron (born 1976 in Besançon, France) earned his undergraduate degree in design from the École des Beaux Arts of Saint Etienne and his post-graduate degree from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.  As an independent designer and consultant, he’s worked with clients around the world, including Cizeta | L’Abbate, Ligne Roset, Louis Vuitton, L’Oreal, Montbel, and Petite Friture.  Since 2006, Baron has worked as director of the design department at Fabrica, Benetton’s communication research center.