make believe
when you were a child, what did you want to be?
nothing.
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do you discuss your work with other designers?
never. I am not interested in designers.
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which of your works has given you the most satisfaction?
the next.
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can you describe an evolution in your work from your first projects to the present day?
more honest.
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you once said that it is your dream to make the world a better place…
is it beauty you are looking for?
no, not for beauty. we have to replace beauty, which is a cultural concept, with goodness, which is a humanist concept.
the beauty of intelligence?
yes. of intelligence.
the elegance of intelligence and the beauty of happiness.
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is there any architect or designer from past you appreciate a lot?
I am not interested in architects or designers. I no longer wish to talk about design.
any advice for the young?
advice?
make a job useful.
what are you afraid of regarding the future?
the loss of civilisation.
| — | designboom interviewed philippe starck on may 23, 2005. |












