About us - Together, we are one!
We bring together under one roof all the skills necessary for producing innovative offerings in the field of products and services.
01 – Our history
30 years of innovation…
Our extensive experience and numerous references in the fields of innovation and design have sharpened our perspective over the years, making us experts in observation and strategic consulting. Throughout the years, we have strived to engage all our senses to deliver the best customer experience… Whether it fits in a child’s hand, has a deliciously tangy taste, or even embodies the thrill of victory.
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1986 – Creation of the Barré & Associés Agency
1986
Winners of the Jacques Douce Foundation Award, Bertrand Barré and Francis Lepage used this as a springboard to embark on their entrepreneurial adventure.
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1990 – Ethnological Observations
1990
A new expertise enhanced our offering. An exclusive approach aimed at uncovering impactful insights—a revolution in the field of consumer studies.
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1995 – The Suction Cup Toothbrush
1995
We designed the Signal Croissance children’s toothbrush with a suction cup—an unprecedented commercial success. Introduction of a royalty-based business model.
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1996 – The Pickle Elevator
1996
We invented the tiered pickle lifter for Amora, helping the brand gain a 24% market share.
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2000 – Birth of the Graphic Design Department
2000
We expanded the agency’s expertise with brand identity, packaging, and graphic design services.
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2007 – Creation of our subsidiary, Zebrand
2007
Dedicated to brand territory, visual communication, and brand licensing support.
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2017 – Groupe Zebra
2017
A new name and a new visual identity mark the beginning of a new chapter under the banner of hybrid innovation.
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2017 – Reinventing the Electric Mountain Bike
Lapierre’s Overvolt Carbon received the Eurobike Design Award, marking a breakthrough innovation in the electric bike market with the GLP (Gravity Low Project) concept.
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2018 – Integration of a Web Design Agency
2018
Our Web Design division expanded our scope, offering an AI powered service and dedicated to seamless digital integration.
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2019 – Creation of the SENOLYS Subsidiary
2019
Dedicated to Artificial Intelligence and its applications in the business world. Design and launch of Junidan12, an AI-powered mentoring app to develop innovative projects from the idea to a business.
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2023 – Grand Prix Syntec Coopetition
2023
Groupe Zebra & Chamatex Group for ASF 4.0
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2024 – Innovation Games
2024
An interdisciplinary team challenge to boost creativity, powered by AI and our experts.
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2024 – Launch of Zescores
Introduction of Zescores, the new AI-powered consumer testing solution designed to detect emotions beyond self-reported answers.
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2024 – mylight150, the future of energy production
Birth of the mylight150 brand, the game-changer in energy that will enable every European to produce and self-consume their own electricity.
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2024 – Creation of Vizion – The Game-Changer Ski Boot by Rossignol
A collaboration between Rossignol and Groupe Zebra, Vizion redefines comfort and performance, introducing a revolutionary ski boot that combines perfect skiability with effortless fitting.
OUR CSR INITIATIVES
Does one need to become a mission-driven company to demonstrate one’s CSR commitment? Not necessarily! At GROUPE ZEBRA, we prefer actions to words and claim legitimacy through our actions. Here are two tangible examples of local-to-local initiatives led by our teams, with more to come. Stay tuned!
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ASF 4.0 For the past 10 years, Chamatex Group has been a key player in the high-value-added textile industry. Combinations…
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Neofarming Africa Agriculture and food production will be major global challenges over the next 30 years, requiring new solutions…
Our emblem
United & Agile
Zebras live in herds. We believe in the value of a multi-skilled structure where expertise is hybridized and where project managers, creatives, engineers, marketers, model makers, stylists, and creative planners work together. Our motto: “Together, we are one.”
Observant
Full immersion and environmental knowledge allow us to define end-user needs and gain a full understanding of behaviors.
Unconventional
We adhere to no conventions. Our passion drives us to detect and generate the differentiating factor—the only guarantee of success and lasting value in saturated markets.
Reproductive
We help our clients repeatedly bring innovations to life.
Distinctive & Aesthetic
A zebra’s stripes make it stand out. Our goal is to create innovative, unique, and relevant offerings.
Striped
Its stripes resemble a barcode, symbolizing consumption. We work with brands to contribute to value creation.
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