# Antoine Pitrou

> Antoine Pitrou is a Paris-trained product designer based in San Francisco who turns complex digital problems into elegant, simple experiences. As the Founder and CEO of Hayes Studio and co-founder of SYLAPS (a browser-based video collaboration platform), he has shaped product design across fintech, legaltech, and SaaS - including a notable tenure as Senior Product Designer at Human Interest, the 401(k) platform redefining retirement savings for small businesses.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Hayes Studio
- **Organizations:** Hayes Studio, SYLAPS, Human Interest, UpCounsel
- **From:** France
- **Nationality:** French
- **Known for:** Co-founded SYLAPS, a browser-based video collaboration platform, establishing its mission, product design, and marketing strategy from the ground up, Led design at UpCounsel for three years, reshaping how growing companies access legal services, Contributed product design expertise to Human Interest during its critical growth phase in the fintech/retirement savings space

## Career timeline

- **2015-2018** — Co-founded SYLAPS, a browser-based video conferencing and online collaboration platform
- **2016-2019** — Led product design at UpCounsel, a legaltech platform connecting companies with independent lawyers
- **2018-2021** — Senior Product Designer at Human Interest (formerly Captain401), shaping the UX for retirement savings tools targeting small businesses
- **2021+** — Founded Hayes Studio, a product design studio; currently serving as Founder and CEO

## Achievements

- Co-founded SYLAPS, a browser-based video collaboration platform, establishing its mission, product design, and marketing strategy from the ground up
- Led design at UpCounsel for three years, reshaping how growing companies access legal services
- Contributed product design expertise to Human Interest during its critical growth phase in the fintech/retirement savings space
- Founded Hayes Studio, expanding from product design to branding, illustration, and design strategy
- Available for new projects on Dribbble - recognized for minimal design and digital product expertise
- Designed e-commerce for Domaine des Cinq Autels (French organic cider) that drove sales increases within four weeks of launch

## Latest updates

- **2024** — Running Hayes Studio as Founder and CEO, available for new design projects
- **2023** — Hayes Studio brand identity work, including logo redesign showcased on Dribbble

## Links

- Website: https://antoine-pitrou.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinepitrou/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/antoinepitrou
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antoine.pitrou/

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Last updated: 2026-05-27