Roger Tallon (1929-2011) was a French industrial designer. After working at Carterpillar in the graphic design department, he joined Jacques Viénot, founder of Technès, in 1953. In 1973, he founded his own agency, Design Programmes SA, and later ADSA Partners in 1983. Roger Tallon was also the initiator of the industrial design department at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

Roger Tallon was responsible for several public projects, such as the TGV, the Montmartre funicular, and the Corail trains. Constantly seeking the right forms, he analyzed the precise functions of objects to achieve a total design that fought against "styling," which he considered the enemy of design, as it only emphasizes appearances.

As an industrial designer, Roger Tallon also mingled with the artistic avant-garde of the 1950s and retained a certain taste for utopia. In 1965, a special commission for the interior design of a nightclub revealed Tallon's true style. The metal tiles, 400 x 400 mm, that cover the floor set the tone for the furniture pieces. This led to the creation of the M400 series, consisting of a table with an aluminum cast base and seats covered with Spazmolla foam. Other creations followed. The dynamism of this proposal highlights the importance for Roger Tallon of creating a vibrant, living design.