Hu2 Design Blog

Good morning, #HappyFriday! Fire up those laptops and get creative! Side note: we find artistry in spreadsheets, too ;) The imagination-boosting decal: http://qoo.ly/5rdfw

#Wildlife deserves our respect - enough #elephants lost for #ivory: http://qoo.ly/5qmuk

#Wildlife deserves our respect - enough #elephants dying for #ivory: http://qoo.ly/5qmuk via @SaveTheElephants

"To run for others - there's nothing better", says Antoine Tes-Ted. After pushing themselves to the limits of endurance for nearly 30 hours, #Hu2Charity team faces the final challenge: a full marathon. Join us for the last kilometers to the finish line at the Eiffel tower: http://www.qoo.ly/5edg9

STEP 2 of the #Hu2Charity ULTRA IRONMAN Triathlon for Association des Paralysés de France – 24 hours on bikes from Herbaudière beach to Montfort-l'Amaury in central France. Longest part of the race, the 445KM requires immense mental strength to fight the lack of sleep as our Charity champions cycle through the night. Stay tuned for updates... You can support the cause here: http://www.qoo.ly/5e9bb

AND THEY'RE OFF! Diving into the Atlantic from Pilier Island on the west coast of France, the 2015 #Hu2Charity race begins with 5.6KM of open sea swim. Finish line at the Eiffel Tower on Sunday 26th. Come support our brave team for the last 10 or 5KM to victory: http://www.qoo.ly/5e8ub

ONE DAY TO GO – get ready for the 2015 Hu2 Charity Ultra Ironman! SWIM / 25th JULY Start: 7:00AM Finish: 10:30AM BIKE / 25th - 26th JULY Start: 11:00AM Finish: 11:00AM, 26th July RUN / 26th JULY Start: 11:30AM Finish: 5:30 - 6:00PM UPDATES: #Hu2Charity / Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Antoine Tes-Ted - THE ARTIST Founder of both Hu2 Design as well as the Hu2 Charity association, Antoine immerses himself in annual sports challenges, raising funds to improve the lives of disadvantaged children. "Running is great – to run for a cause is even better", states the 30-year-old Parisian artist and designer. Lead by Tes-Ted, Hu2 Charity continues taking on increasingly challenging endeavours, followed closely by the growing team of supporters. Join now: http://www.qoo.ly/5dssm

Victor Raudot - THE MACHINE Running with Hu2 Charity for the second time, 30-year-old Victor has earned his nickname by surpassing himself one sportive challenge at a time. Tendon ruptures, ligament tears – nothing discourages this tough guy. After years of rehabilitation and hard training, he has rebuilt an impressive track record: from short distance Triathlon to Ironman races on to Ultra Ironman with Hu2 Charity in 2013. Follow the team's preparations: http://www.qoo.ly/5dmfv

Karim Oudina - THE DOC At 39 years old, Karim is a CNRS researcher and a father of two. While this is his first challenge with the Hu2 Charity Team, he is no stranger to extreme sports: marathons, 6 Ironman Triathlons, a Double Ironman, 5 Ultra Trails... A true sports addict, we welcome Karim to the 2015 Hu2 Charity Ultra Ironman race!

"It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it." In celebration of #MandelaDay, 97th birthday of Nelson Mandela, we pay our respects to his life and legacy. Fight for human rights, fight for equality: http://www.qoo.ly/5d6je

Why the intense ULTRA IRONMAN triathlon? This year, Hu2 Charity has partnered with APF, French Association for the Paralyzed, to create an unforgettable experience for disabled children. With your help, 30 kids will be able to see the ocean for the first time in their life! Let's go, support the campaign: http://www.qoo.ly/5bs9x Find out more about APF: http://www.qoo.ly/5bs9j

SAVE THE DATE for the biggest Hu2 Charity challenge yet! Two days of extreme physical effort to offer a dream event for paralyzed children: a full day at the beach organized with the APF association. Support the campaign: http://www.qoo.ly/5bfx3 Tweet your support for #Hu2Charity - we count on you!

Out of popular demand, our designer Tes-Ted is creating a second chapter to the Respectful Animal Trophy wooden signs! The wild elegance of Nature deserves our respect. Take a stand against illegal poaching and trophy hunting - preserve life, decorate with an art piece instead. Find out why: http://www.qoo.ly/5akng

It's getting hot! Stay fresh and hydrated with an ice cold lemonade - and why not decorate your kitchen to match the mood? Get your eco-friendly design piece here: http://www.qoo.ly/59png

Kids can be artists - not workforce. Dedicated to socially responsible production methods, Hu2 stands together with World Day Against Child Labour. ‪ #‎NOchildlabour‬. Because everyone deserves a childhood: http://www.qoo.ly/57xe4

Kids can be artists - not workforce. Dedicated to socially responsible production methods, Hu2 stands together with World Day Against Child Labour. #NOchildlabour. Because everyone deserves a childhood: http://www.qoo.ly/57xdr