Jason Allen Champion Born in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, but raised in the South, Jason Champion has always been inspired by outdoor living and has worked to realize his vision of fashion infiltrating functional outdoor design through his line of furniture and outdoor accessories, Jason Champion OUTDOOR, established in 2006. Prior to the company’s launch, Jason obtained a degree in Applied Arts and worked with design powerhouses Stark Carpet, JANUS et Cie and even began his own design firm, Great Spaces, Inc. His reconnection with the outdoors occurred when designing for KOLO Collection, where he was inspired to push the envelope of outdoor product offerings. For his own line, Jason Champion OUTDOOR, Jason single-handedly designed collections such as the DECO and SATURN collections, consisting of tables, planters and screens, and the “MAMA JENKS” collection of fully upholstered outdoor chairs. He’s also worked as an independent designer for HANSEN, designing three collections to preview September 2008. His pieces can be found on the cover of Frontgate’s May 2008 catalog (featuring JCO’s “temple”) as well as posh hot spots such as The Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, Green Valley Ranch Casino in Las Vegas and The Grand Hyatt in Singapore. As if that wouldn’t max out his time, Jason worked as an independent stylist for companies such as: Ancient Mosaics, Hansen Casual, Piage art stone, Garden Design Magazine, Tidelli, JANUS et Cie, Curtain Exchange, KOLO, Space, Florida Travel and Life, STARCK Carpet, Beau Monde, Rambunctious Productions, Design Kollection, Sarasota film Festival, Teak Experience, Savvy Snoot and of course, Laurie Bell Fabrics. Winning awards such as DIFFA’s “Best in Show” in Atlanta, 2003, and ADAC Design excellence award, “Best interpretation of theme,” Jason’s designs are as unforgettable as Jason himself. Jason’s also been featured on Trading Spaces as well as publications and radio such as The New York Times, Washington Post, Miami Home, SIRIUS satellite, Sarasota, Elle Decor and House Beautiful. - This is not your momma's wicker.
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