I studied mechanics and am a mechanical engineer. I then completed my education at a business school specializing in entrepreneurship.

Even though it wasn’t “school” per se, I consider my early professional years to have been a real learning experience in the field. I learned a lot by meeting experts, asking questions, reading articles, theses, patents, etc.

In fact, today, I would almost like to go back to school: I would be much more invested than I was back then, because I would feel like I was working for myself.

Yes! I founded Aerosolution in June 2023, after more than three years of technological development. The goal: to reinvent the spray paint can. Today, all spray cans work with the same technology, based on flammable gases (butane, propane) and solvent-based paints: it’s toxic, dangerous, and prohibited indoors.

I sought to eliminate these problems by replacing:

• flammable gas with compressed air (odorless, non-flammable, breathable)
• solvents with water-based paints, which are aqueous and therefore non-toxic

And all this in a format identical to that of a conventional aerosol.

I come from an industrial background specializing in the distribution of aerosols and spray paint. Growing up, I had access to a laboratory, experts, and an environment conducive to experimentation.

So the idea came to me naturally, at the crossroads of:

• my family experience
• my desire to do better
• and an ecological and social mindset more in line with today’s challenges

This market has not evolved since the post-war period: it was time to offer a new generation of spray paint cans.

No, it wasn’t originally a hobby. I’m not a graffiti artist or an artist. If I had started out for personal use, I would probably have created a product for my own use.

Instead, I thought of spray paint as an industrial product:

• taking into account manufacturing
• price constraints
• materials
• application time

I think I am now the primary user of my own technology, but I designed the system to meet needs that are much broader than my own.

I did indeed file patents during my research, but today I mainly protect my work through trade secrets and formulation. I have developed an entire technical ecosystem.

And frankly, if others start offering compressed air spray cans, I would see that as a good sign! It would mean that we are collectively moving towards healthier and more responsible solutions.

But my ultimate goal is to solve the real problem: today, once empty, a spray paint can is thrown away.

Even when recycled properly, it generates a lot of waste.

My dream? To create a refill system. It’s still in development, but we’re working on it.

Today, the spray paints are available for pre-order on Ulule and will soon be available on our official website.

Our brand is called Be Morpho, in reference to the blue butterfly. I wanted to move away from the cold, impersonal industrial setting. The morpho symbolizes nature, lightness, and air—everything that our spray paint represents.

We are also in discussions for physical distribution. In terms of uses, the technology is currently optimized for DIY, furniture renovation, and creative arts. I am also working on a specific version for graffiti artists, who have very technical needs.

Yes, absolutely. Even though I don’t create art in the traditional sense, I feel close to artists:

• we share the same creative process
• we start from nothing to recreate a universe, a structure, a logic

And ultimately, entrepreneurship is quite similar to a work of art:

• you have to reinvent a system
• think about everything: legal, financial, marketing…

What I find more difficult, however, is the pure management side of things. You have to be rigorous, stable, and able to handle the ups and downs of business life. But this diversity of subjects is what fascinates me.

With Be Morpho, Thomas didn’t just innovate: he reinvented the spray paint can by taking into account environmental, social, industrial, and creative issues. Thanks to compressed air technology, without solvents or gas, he is paving the way for a new generation of more responsible aerosols. An inspired project, rooted in industry, but driven by a deeply human and sustainable vision.