To-The-Trade S2E24 Artistry and Authenticity: A Conversation with Jean Stéphane Beauchamp

Show Summary:

Laurie Laizure from To The Trade and Nile Johnson interview Jean Stephane Beauchamp, a renowned designer from Canada. Beauchamp shares insights from his 25-year solo career in design, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces that enhance the quality of life and the value of timelessness in design. He recounts his evolution through various fields, including psychology and art therapy, before discovering his passion for interior design. The discussion explores the neurological benefits of well-designed spaces, the influence of travel on his style, and his disdain for fleeting trends. Beauchamp also highlights the supportive and service-oriented nature of designers, the significance of meaningful and beautiful objects in the home, and the challenges posed by the current political climate affecting cross-border business. The conversation concludes with Beauchamp reflecting on his most rewarding career moments and advising new designers on upholding high standards and authenticity in their work.