November 6, 2024

Crafting Timeless Design and Leading with Creativity with Ben Rousseau

Crafting Timeless Design and Leading with Creativity with Ben Rousseau

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Crafting Timeless Design and Leading with Creativity with Ben Rousseau
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The Human CEO Podcast

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In this episode of The Human CEO , Amy Stephenson sits down with Ben Rousseau, founder of Rousseau Design, to dive into his 20+ year journey creating high-end, collectible design pieces. Ben’s work focuses on bespoke lighting and functional art for luxury homes and corporate spaces, blending art with utility.

He shares his philosophy on leadership, team dynamics, and fostering creativity in a small business setting. Ben also introduces his latest venture, the "Kiss My Art" project, which transforms a personal connection into unique artwork, and his timepieces, designed to redefine our relationship with time.

Key Highlights:

Introduction to Rousseau Design

Leadership and Team Collaboration

Creativity and Team Dynamics

The “Kiss My Art” Project

Time Pieces: Connecting with Time

Upcoming Projects and Exciting Plans

Connecting with Ben Rousseau

Tune in to hear more about Ben’s creative journey, his vision for redefining luxury design, and how he inspires creativity within his team.

About Ben Rousseau

Ben Rousseau, podcast guest

Award Winning British Artist & Designer

25 years Running an award-winning design studio since 2001Gold Medal Chelsea Flower Show-winning designer70%+ Recycled and recyclable materials in Tempus3 disciplines Model making, film effects & event design

Ben Rousseau is a visionary designer specializing in creating emotion-driven, aesthetically captivating lighting installations and timepieces. With a background rooted in the oldest recorded town in England, Colchester, Ben was inspired by the contrast between historical beauty and futuristic imagination. Early influences like James Bond films and Star Wars stirred his passion for combining sleek, high-tech designs with emotional connectivity, a hallmark of his work.

Ben's creations, particularly his lighting-based clocks, are designed not just to tell time but to create a sense of living in the moment. His pieces are admired for their intricate details and the immediate emotional response they evoke. Whether it’s a private collector, a high-end commercial client, or a unique space like a hotel or super yacht, Ben’s work consistently aims to light up people’s lives with positive energy and beauty.

His clientele ranges from high-end collectors with a taste for modern, high-tech furniture to commercial clients like interior designers working on luxurious spaces. Ben is committed to sustainability, creating his pieces within a 100-mile radius of his studio using locally sourced materials, reflecting his dedication to eco-conscious design.

With a multifaceted background in model making, film special effects, and event design, Ben has honed his craft to merge light, design, and engineering into captivating pieces.

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