I want to create a world with objects and surroundings that are human, more romantic, and less sterile.
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I have been a designer all my life, and design, for me, is to share love and trust and show the future in a beautiful way. I have worked on this principle all my life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Design is a means to express love and trust while envisioning a beautiful future.
Marcel Wanders emphasizes that design is more than just aesthetic; it embodies deep emotional values of love and trust. Throughout his life, he has adhered to this principle, showcasing that the essence of design is to communicate ideas and perspectives that inspire and uplift humanity toward a better future.
Themes
DesignLoveTrustFutureBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
During a design conference, I could use this quote to emphasize the emotional impact of design.
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All quotes →A product can live on one great idea. An interior needs 1,000 great ideas to really live, which makes interior design a whole orchestration of this art of juxtaposition, placement, and combination.
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I've always liked the idea of making things that last forever, not necessarily in the sense of being unbreakable, but more psychologically permanent. Most people throw stuff away not because it's broken but because their relationship with that object is broken.
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My design always has a political agenda. When I borrow components from various cultures and juxtapose them in an object, it is a message that co-existence is indeed possible. Design creates an ideal world where different ideas live close to each other in perfect harmony.
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When I make chairs, they have legs; they can go anywhere in the world. Interiors are a different responsibility. A house is a representation of where you are, and it has to be right for the place.
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Design, by definition, is an eco-friendly activity, as its aim is to create objects which are meaningful and durable. Trends always cost resources, but a true designer creates wares which will remain relevant forever.
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