The Collectors | 373 | A Deep Dive into Designing for Highly-Curated Collections and the Spaces that House Them for the People Who Love Them

Published: April 19, 2022, 4:26 p.m.

b'I\\u2019m Josh Cooperman and this is Convo By Design with a conversations from WestEdge Design Fair, circa 2019 that I have been holding onto for a number of reason, not the least of which is that with everything that has been happening, talking about designing around collected things seemed off to me. But now, let\\u2019s get back to collecting, shall we\\u2026
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\\nSeriously, with the office/ classroom/ yoga studio and trying to make those things work, it seemed a little tone deaf to try and talk passionately about designing around collected things. But the time is right again to start thinking about these things again.Collections make us happy. And in 2019, as I was crafting panels for WestEdge in the Convo by Design Programming Lounge, here was the inspiration.
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\\nThe Collectors: Collected Clutter Made Impeccably Designed Collections
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\\nMany if not most of us have gathered and keep \\u201ctreasures.\\u201d These collections represent the curiosity and vitality of life adventures and are, at least we hope, to be incorporated into our living spaces. Today\\u2019s ensemble of creatives have achieved mastery incorporating treasures into the design of their clients\\u2019 dreams. Learn strategies that make for a smoother process when showcasing collections.
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\\nModerated by: George Smart, Host of US Modernist Radio
\\nFeaturing:\\xa0Kevin Isbell, Kevin Isbell Interiors;\\xa0Laura Muller,\\xa0Four Point Design Build; \\xa0Jules Wilson, Jules Wilson Design Studio
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\\nDesigner Resources
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\\nThermaSol - Redefining the modern shower experience
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\\nArticle, great style is easy. It\'s the best way to buy beautiful modern furniture
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\\nYork Wallcoverings - Designed to inspire for over 125 years
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\\nFranz Viegener - Finely crafted sculptural faucets
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\\nMoya Living -\\xa0 Beautiful, durable powder coated kitchen, bath & outdoor kitchen cabinetry
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\\nThank you George, Kevin, Laura and Jules. I loved this!
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\\nAnd, thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast. I know you already know this, but\\u2026 there are literally hundreds of past episodes of Convo By Design that you probably haven\\u2019t heard, especially if you are new to the show, so go check them out.\\xa0
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\\nRemember why you do what you do and that the business of design is about making better the lives of those we serve. Until next week. Be well and take today first.'