Born in New South Wales, Australia but raised in Colchester, England’s oldest recorded town, Ben Rousseau developed a burning desire to shape the future with his creative imagination—a need to rebel away from the ugliness of history surrounding Colchester Castle and forge something entirely new and more beautiful.

This drive to create emotional connections with people’s environments led him to establish his eponymous studio in London in 2001, after a five year period in California is now based in Brighton, where he thrives on pushing the boundaries of contemporary art and design. Drawing equally from science fiction cinema and automotive culture, Rousseau’s work exists at the intersection of innovation and craftsmanship.

A lifelong petrol head and devoted Bond enthusiast, he has spent decades collaborating with master engineers, film prop makers, and custom car builders—absorbing their expertise and translating it into the world of interiors and illuminated art. His signature aesthetic is unmistakable: intelligent lighting systems, exotic materials, and a sophisticated exploration of space and form. Each piece channels that same sense of cinematic wonder and mechanical precision that first captivated him, creating objects that feel equally at home in a luxury penthouse or on a film set orbiting distant stars.

The Studio Process

Each Ben Rousseau Studio project is a unique collaboration, starting with a comprehensive exploration of your vision, space, and needs. We ensure a deep understanding of your requirements, whether you are seeking to transform a yacht interior, add a bespoke piece to a luxury residence, or install a signature art piece in a commercial setting. Our fully collaborative approach involves close alignment with all stakeholders, including architects and contractors, to ensure your conceptual design exceeds expectations.

We offer a seamless experience from concept to completion, providing you with custom, high-quality designs that are both beautiful and functional. Whether it’s a unique timepiece or a transformative light installation, our goal is to leave you thrilled with the results, enhancing your environment with our unparalleled creativity and expertise.