
Olivier Redon
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.
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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.
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Gold medals at international art fairs; Gathering for Gardner, Bridges , and Math Festival.
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Work featured in BBC's Operation Ouch!, science museums worldwide, "Double Take" publication, "Eye Tricks" products in 52 countries, and exhibitions like Science and Industry Museum Manchester. Recreational math challenges with Alex Bellos The Guardian.
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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.
French American Designer Inventor (Visual illusions)
Email: olivredon@gmail.com
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About OliRed
Create the Impossible
My name is OliRed (Olivier Redon),
I am a creative artiste designer.
I am not a scientist, I am not a magician , I am not a mathematician .(I love "recreational math").
For me it is beneficial because I do not impose any limits on myself. I do not respect the established rules
I am a free electron. I trained myself to create in a field where there was little development.
"In 1976, at the age of 15, when Olivier was too young to sell the idea,he says he imagined a third brake light
center-mounted in the rear of a vehicle.(Center high mount stop lamp CHMSL)
Such lights became mandatory in the United States in 1986, according to Wikipedia
His light would have been higher up so it could be seen
by more than one trailing vehicle" The Almanac.
in 2002 ( with helium balloon )
I independently invented the concept behind Google earth and Google "street view" for KB HOME.
5 years before Google.
As an independent American and French inventor, consultant and creative designer, I specialize in the extraordinary field of optical illusions and impossible objects. With a track record of gold medals at international fairs and recognition from renowned organizations like USPTO, I have dedicated my career to pushing the boundaries of what is possible at the intersection of science, art and magic.
I believe in the power of collaboration across disciplines to open up new areas of creativity. By bringing together artists, scientists, creatives and magicians, I have created revolutionary illusions that captivate and inspire.
From bi stable perception in motion to impossible interactive objects, my work challenges perception and invites viewers to explore multiple interpretations. Whether 3D or 4D objects that defy expectations, I strive to create experiences that spark wonder and amazement.
With my daughter, I created a cutting-edge research laboratory dedicated to the study and testing of illusions. Each new creation is meticulously designed and copyrighted to protect against imitators, ensuring that our innovations remain unparalleled.
I work with museums, schools, art galleries and organizations interested in pushing the boundaries of perception. Let’s collaborate and bring the impossible to life together!
We received more official recognition by being a finalist in the competition for "the best Illusion of the year" 2021 2024. The judging panel changes every year, but often includes neuroscientists and psychologists.



Reality may not be what you think!












Giant Impossibles
Three-dimensional realization


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At OliRed, we have had the pleasure of working with a diverse range of clients, from individuals to businesses. Some of our selected clients include museums, art galleries, and corporate offices. We are proud to have created custom pieces that have been featured in prestigious art exhibitions and events. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trusted and reliable art studio.
