Olivier Redon
French American Designer Inventor
(Visual illusions)
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Finalist in Best Illusions of the Year competition (2021, 2024); "Oh La La Box" acclaimed as Best Illusion by The Sun. Gold medals at international art fairs; Gathering for Gardner, Bridges and Math Festival. Work featured in BBC's Operation Ouch!, science museums worldwide, "Double Take" publication, "Science is Magic" products by The Magic Factory in 52 countries (The Magic Factory is the world’s leading producer of magic boxes, dominating the global market) and exhibitions like Science and Industry Museum Manchester. Recreational math challenges with Alex Bellos The Guardian.Annalisa Crannell, editor of The American Mathematical Monthly, features an article in a new MIT Press book that mathematically dissects three of my optical illusions, bridging art and projective geometry.
Sept 25–27, 2026
" I design physical optical illusions and impossible objects for museums, TV and research labs.
Featured in BBC’s Operation Ouch! Best Illusion of the Year, and international science museums".
Welcome to my world.
DAD
After the birth of my daughter who was born extremely prematurely
I needed items that didn't exist, so I invented them.
6-headed pacifier to make it easier for my baby to grasp.
Balance bike 2 in 1 Learning to ride a bike without training wheels
Boomerang Frisbee: Learn to Throw a Frisbee Perfectly
Magnetic Hand to Express Your Moods
One-wheeled skateboard
Pencil grip designed to facilitate writing by ensuring correct three-finger positioning.
Matrick Effect 360-Degree Phone Holder
3D Tic-Tac-Toe
