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I\u2019m Josh Cooperman and this is Convo By Design featuring a one-on-one conversation with interior designer Brendan Kwinter-Schwartz. Were talking about art and design, but also family. What value is there in design if you don\u2019t have loved-ones with which to share it?
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\nFamily. It is more important than design, art or architecture. Yet, Design, art and architecture are invaluable because there are loved ones with which to share it. The intrinsic value of design is often compared to that of art and while I do love art, it isn\u2019t the same to me. Art, photography, even music\u2026all things I am passionate about, are not the same creative endeavors as that of interior design and architecture because there is a function that follows form that is not present in single sensory creative endeavors. This is another installment of the Wellness & Design Thought Leadership Series presented by ThermaSol.
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\nTo sit in a cozy space, feel that material under a shared and focused light enhances the experience so much more when one is in the presence of family and friends. I love this side of design. Brendan and I explore this a little bit and cover some other associated topics. I hope you enjoy this conversation and another installment of the Wellness & Design Thought Leadership Series presented by ThermaSol, with interior Designer, Brendan Kwinter-Schwartz.
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\nBefore we get into our conversation for this week, I received an unexpected surprise in the mail. It was a copy Unapologetically Chic, Ryan Saghian\u2019s new book. Ryan was last featured on the show in 2019, episode 221. If you would like to hear it, and I encourage you to do just that, you can find a link to that episode in the show notes. You will also find a link to Ryan\u2019s book.
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\nI cannot think of a more appropriate title than Unapologetically Chic because Ryan is both. Always. And that is what I love about him. He is also one of the most talented designers working today. Not most talented young designers, not most talented Los Angeles designers, not most talented Jewish designers\u2026No, most talented designers. Full stop. He infuses a sexy, cool and chic style into his work that becomes inextricably tied to the work itself. It\u2019s not a style, look or feel yet it\u2019s all at once. There are consistent through lines whether you\u2019re looking at a monochromatic, black and white or in living color. The work is endued\xa0 with attitude. One that very clearly says, \u201cyou love this and you deserve it.\u201d There is a certain arrogance that comes with the attitude, and if that wasn\u2019t present, neither would the quality of the work. Everything is ideated upon a concept and placed to work together. From the case goods, soft goods, accessories, everything.\xa0 Interesting too, Ryan shares his creations with you but doesn\u2019t rub noses in the stature or wealth of the clients themselves. There are no clients named, only their spaces and locations.
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\nIt\u2019s funny. At the time of my most recent conversation with Ryan, published in 2019 but took place in 2018, I described him as, \u201can aggressive designer who attacks the space with luxurious finishes and a creative use of space\u201d. He is that now as much as we was then. Unapologetically chic.\xa0
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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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