Before Bruno, there was Bruno.
Bruno was the grandfather of our founders, Barthélémy and Léonard. An Italian immigrant, he built everything from the ground up—his career, his businesses, and his family. Bruno was a hardworking man with an impressive sense of initiative. He never waited for others to take action. Despite his high standards, he was deeply humane. As a grandfather, Bruno was the kind of person who spoiled you without ever holding back; he had a natural authority, and his advice was always trustworthy.
He was both a free spirit and deeply rooted in his values, with a curiosity that extended to everything and everyone around him.A lovely grandfather can become a role model. Barthélémy and Léonard wanted to honor him after his passing and pass on the values they inherited. The agency carries his legacy and his name.
From Normandy to California.
It all began in Rouen. While still a student, Barthélémy discovered design. He became passionate about the craft, experimenting with available tools,sharing his work, and landing his first clients. As demand grew, he teamed up with Marine, his wife, who left her role at My Little Paris to manage projects. When Barthélémy realized that web development wasn’t always true to the designs he created, he called on his brother Léonard, who was about to enter École 42, to join them as a developer. Like Bruno, no one here waits for others to act.
Since then, the agency has welcomed new talents, expanded its expertise, and developed its own culture. Personality remains our top hiring criterion. We ventured to San Francisco, where we worked with Uber, Xola, and Thoughtspot. In 2023, we opened offices in Paris. And we continue to maintain a presence in our three beloved cities:
Rouen for the roots,
San Francisco for innovation,
Paris for croissants.
At Bruno, we have our rituals. It’s not Sunday roast, but it’s our Wednesday lunch in Rouen. We all gather once a month to catch up over lunch and attend our monthly meeting. Then there’s the four-day workweek: half the team rests on Monday, the other half on Friday. We made the decision together after the idea came up in a conversation. Everyone has a voice. Every member of Bruno is involved in projects and receives commissions on released budgets—a fair return for their contributions. One of our rituals is not having too many rituals: flexibility is key to adapting. And yes, we welcome friendly dogs in the office.
A technically flawless deliverable should be no exception. Our creativity ensures that we bring you the unexpected.
Our promises are well thought out. What we say, we do. What we don’t know, we find someone who does (and they’re the best). That’s Grandpa’s lesson.
Understanding, helping, learning—that’s how we approach relationships. Everyone receives top-notch treatment, without exception.
Like us, Bruno was a child at heart: curious, filled with wonder, and intense. The day we lose that is the day we step aside.
Luck is an attitude. We don’t wait for opportunities—we create them. We try, we learn, we succeed, and we start again. In short, we sow and we reap.
We are experts in words, images, and digital media. Our unique talents complement each other, and we share them to reinvent ourselves with every project.
