User:Davidfoissard/sandbox

Biography
Studio FGH / Egoscopic David Foissard founded the publishing company "Studio FGH” in 2011 along with partners Jérôme Gorgeot and Oliver Hudson, respectively the studio name being derived from the three founders last names. Foissard has handled the layout, design and translation of more than thirty of the companies books ranging from single author books such as "Gorgeous Comix" (author Jérôme Gorgeot), "Les Lycéennes" (author David Deschatrette) , "Slaptitude Bucolique" ( author Jean Bourguignon) , "Douces rebellitudes" (celebrity author Lolita) to its anthology book "Egoscopic".  Over the companies seven years of publishing books and comics Foissard also manages the marketing side of Studio FGH and organises the signing at conventions and press releases.

Angoulême International Comic Convention Nomination
In 2018 the Angoulême international Comic Convention through its website announced its nominees for "Best Alternative Comic", naming Egoscopic volume 11. The nominated book featured Foissard's piece "45" as well as his work as the books editor and designer. David Foissard has written and drawn a story in every issue of Egoscopic.

Translations of artists works
David Foissard is Fluent in english and french and has used his skill of adaption to translate english language works for authors and publishers seeking exposure to french readers world wide. Buño and Neofelis are among the publishing companies that have utilized his work as well as the tourism department of the city of Châlons-en-Champagne in France. The city of Châlons-en-Champagne contracted him for a project based on "Superheroes in Châlons-En-Champagne" that he created and supervised with artist Guile Sharp, and was featured throughout the streets of Châlons-En-Champagne along with an exhibition during the summer of 2017.

LightDesign work Festilight
Since 2005, David Foissard has worked with french lighting firm Festilight creating light installations. Focusing mainly on Christmas installations Foissard's work has been exhibited in various street and town centers across Europe and in some other countries in Africa and the Middle East. Foissard worked on the Regent Street White Branches decorations in London, recognized as one of the most beautiful Christmas decoration in London. David Foissard also works with various other designers of major retail brands to help them create eye-catching displays for their window; one example is the "Splash" display produced for L'Occitane, a resin water ring surrounding newly launched products. Currently The “Splash” display is in front window displays throughout major european cities as well as major markets in the united states.

Published works
Egoscopic

Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions
Festival International de la bande dessinée : Best Alternative comic 2018