Idean – Capgemini

Digital Strategy & Experience Design Consultancy

Idean Acquired by Capgemini

Founded in 1999, Idean is one of the fastest growing fast-growing digital strategy and experience design consultancy focuses, primarily on digital user experience (UX), customer experience (CX), and digital strategy. Their client list extends from disruptive Bay Area start-ups, global tech leaders to prominent brands in automotive and consumer electronics, looking to reinvent themselves for the digital era. Clients include LG, Mercedes-Benz, Sony, Volkswagen, 23andMe, Airbus, Cole Haan, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, and Kesko.

Already a leader in the space, Capgemini’s acquisition of Idean will reinforce the Group’s user-centered and digital-first experience design and strategy services, particularly in North America, and extend its network of Digital studios; helping to meet growing customer demand for the Group’s end to end digital services. Idean clients will also immediately benefit from an expanded and extensive portfolio of services for digital strategy and CX transformation, deep industry expertise in connected vehicles and IoT, and global end-to-end delivery.

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Risto LahdesmakiCEO & Founder
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