Roger Tallon, born in 1929 and passed away in 2011, was a world-renowned French industrial designer, especially famous for his work in the field of transportation. A graduate of the École des Arts Appliqués, he began his career at Caterpillar France before joining Technès, where he worked on various industrial design projects. He revolutionized train design with his iconic creations such as the TGV Atlantique and the Corail Téoz, as well as the Montmartre funicular and the Mexico City Metro. Beyond transportation, Tallon also made his mark in the design of a wide range of products, from Téléavia televisions to Salomon shoes. His avant-garde vision and ergonomic approach profoundly influenced contemporary industrial design.